Nine disturbing tales of psychological and supernatural dread, “… in which the supernatural is used as a technical device to indicate ironies of fate and the intimate relationship of life and death.” [—E. F. Bleiler]

Not all partake of the supernatural, but the mood is always macabre.

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Isobel Violet Hunt (28 September 1862 – 16 January 1942) was a British author and literary hostess, and an active feminist. Her writings included short stories, novels, memoir, and biography. Her novel White Rose of Weary Leaf is regarded as her best work.

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This book was originally published in 1911. The text is in the public domain where copyright is “Life+70” or less, and in the USA.