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Robert Murray Gilchrist (1868-1917) is perhaps best known for hisinterest in topography, and for his stories set in Derbyshire'sPeak District. But he was also a master of mystery and horror, asthis richly varied collection shows. If you are looking for aconventional horror story, in which the supernatural element isparamount, try The Crimson Weaver, Dame Inowslad, Witch In-Grain,or A Night on the Moor. If you are more taken with the psychologyof the participants, often allied to a fascination with the killingof friends or lovers, then Francis Shackerley, The Noble Courtesan,Althea Swathmore, and My Friend will be right up your street. Forhumour we are offered the Peakland comedy of The Panicle or A Witchin the Peak. And when it comes to love, there are the tragic andpoignant tales we might expect (The Return, The Lost Mistress. TheMadness of Betty Hooton), but also the engaging and unusual BubbleMagic - a story of romantic betrayal which hints at a happyending.
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Robert Murray Gilchrist (1868-1917) is perhaps best known for hisinterest in topography, and for his stories set in Derbyshire'sPeak District. But he was also a master of mystery and horror, asthis richly varied collection shows. If you are looking for aconventional horror story, in which the supernatural element isparamount, try The Crimson Weaver, Dame Inowslad, Witch In-Grain,or A Night on the Moor. If you are more taken with the psychologyof the participants, often allied to a fascination with the killingof friends or lovers, then Francis Shackerley, The Noble Courtesan,Althea Swathmore, and My Friend will be right up your street. Forhumour we are offered the Peakland comedy of The Panicle or A Witchin the Peak. And when it comes to love, there are the tragic andpoignant tales we might expect (The Return, The Lost Mistress. TheMadness of Betty Hooton), but also the engaging and unusual BubbleMagic - a story of romantic betrayal which hints at a happyending.
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