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High Spirits
By Croft, J. T.
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Description
A spectral highwayman returns from the gallows to help a locksmith restore his fortune, a magician's apprentice must deal with the aftermath of a magic trick gone terribly wrong, a lonely pensioner is comforted by a nurse from beyond the grave, and many more...
Striking a poignant balance between whimsical and melancholy, this collection of fantastical short stories offers readers a unique and engaging selection of speculative fiction tales which explore powerful themes that will touch the hearts and minds of readers alike. Imbued with a bittersweet charm and a dash of wit, High Spirits deals with the living and the dead, the bizarre and the paranormal, all in a way that will enchant readers and provide a glimmer of hope against a sombre backdrop.
Perfect for fans of classic ghost stories and imaginative fantasy alike, these tales will satisfy your curiosities and speak to your deepest human desires to connect and empathise, making them ideal for readers of Neil Gaiman, M. R. James, Roald Dahl and many others. Stories include:
¿ The Spirit of the Place ¿ Tyburn's Shadow ¿ The Most Magnificent Menka ¿ The Dark Heart ¿ My Fellow Man ¿ Familiar's End ¿ The Box in the Belfry ¿ The Last Laugh ¿ Beloved ¿Two Left Feet ¿
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
228
Release Date:
2020-09-07
Publication Date:
2020-09-09
Publisher:
Elmfire Press
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1838108912
ISBN13:
9781838108915
Weight:
279 g
Height:
127 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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