Mary Elizabeth Braddon was a British Victorian era popular novelist. She is best known for her 1862 sensation novel Lady Audley's Secret.Table of ContentsThe Cold EmbraceThe Shadow in the CornerGood Lady DucayneAt Chrighton AbbeyEveline's VisitantLady Audley's SecretBirds of PreyCharlotte's InheritanceThe Doctor's WifeMilly Darrell

Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835-1915) was a British Victorian-era novelist famous for her sensationalist writing."The Cold Embrace" is a ghost story about a pair of lovers who promise to be true to each other. The young man declares he will even return from beyond the grave to be with his lover, but she declares that only a suicide can do this, as they are denied entrance to heaven. Shortly after this, the young man travels away and after some time neglects to write anymore. He has fo...

Five fantastic mystery stories from prolific Victorian author Mary Elizabeth Braddon: The Cold Embrace The Shadow in the Corner Good Lady Ducayne At Chrighton Abbey Eveline’s Visitant

The "Vampire Tales" is the biggest, hungriest, undeadliest collection of vampire stories ever assembled. Dark, stormy, and delicious, once it sinks its teeth into you there's no escape. Vampires! Whether imagined by Bram Stoker or Anne Rice, they are part of the human lexicon and as old as blood itself. They are your neighbors, your friends, and they are always lurking. Now we have compiled the darkest, the scariest, and by far the most evil collection of vampire stories ever, with over 80...

A rich anthology of classic tales of ghosts and the supernatural written by women.'The Operation' by Violet Hunt'On the Northern Ice' by Elia W. Peattie'Afterward' by Edith Wharton'The Missing Model' by Lettice Galbraith'The Cold Embrace' by Mary E. Braddon'Room Number Ten' by Bessie Kyffin-Taylor'Pomegranate Seed' by Edith Wharton'Mrs. Raeburn's Waxwork' by Eleanor Smith'The Mystery of the Semi-Detached' by Edith Nesbit...

A gripping collection of Victorian supernatural stories fromthe greatest ghost story writers of the age.'Room Number Ten' by Bessie Kyffin-Taylor'Kerfol' by Edith Wharton'A Child of the Rain' by Elia W. Peattie'The Cold Embrace' by Mary E. Braddon'The Mummy of Thompson-Pratt' by Charles John Cutcliffe Hyne'When I Was Dead' by Vincent O'Sullivan'The Everlasting Club' by Arthur Gray'The Story of the Spaniards' by E & H Heron'The...

A haunting collection of strange and macabre short stories, ideal for listening to around the fire on a cold winter evening....'The Last Leaf' by O. Henry'On the Northern Ice' by Elia W. Peattie'The Fire' by Charles John Cutcliffe Hyne'The Tiger' by Hugh Walpole'Cool Air' by H. P. Lovecraft'The Missing Model' by Lettice Galbraith'The Cold Embrace' by Mary E. Braddon'The Snow' by Hugh Walpole'Over an Absinthe Bottle' by W. C. M...

Vampires have fascinated mankind for centuries. These creatures of the night enthrall us, terrify us, and seduce us. The Vampire Super Pack brings together 42 vampires stories spanning almost 200 years. With over 225,000 words of fascinating fiction this is the Vampire anthology you’ve been waiting for. Included herein are: • ‘Lipstick on a Business Card’ by Alledria Hurt • ‘The Vampyre’ by John William Polidori • ‘Saving Grace’ by Lillian Csernica • ‘For the Blood is the Life’ by F. Mario...

Collected here are twenty-two vampire stories by authors such as William Polidori, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert E. Howard, Bram Stoker, and Warren Lapine. With more than 350 pages of vampires this anthology is a must have for any vampire enthusiast. The anthology ranges from classic stories such as "The Vampyre" and "Carmilla" to more modern takes on vampirism with "Mona Lisa" and "Each Man Kills." There's enough blood here for everyone.

El vampiro es un mito universal y atemporal que representa los impulsos e instintos humanos reprimidos más primitivos. Es el lado salvaje del hombre y por tanto está en continuo conflicto con el lado social y religioso. En la literatura del siglo XVIII, el vampiro es ante todo la manifestación del deseo sexual, un hambre prohibida, imposible de apagar, que ninguna moralidad puede domesticar. Suele ser un amante que vuelve de la muerte para estar con su amado o amada para vampirizarlo y pod...

The Most Wonderful Christmas Tales Of All Time is an exquisite anthology that captures the heartwarming essence and infinite diversity of storytelling inspired by the yuletide spirit. Encompassing a range of genres from classic drama to fairy tales and transformative narratives, this collection splendidly showcases tales that explore themes of generosity, hope, and the magic of Christmas. The eclectic array of stories speaks to the classical, romantic, and even modernist literary contexts,...

In the enchanting collection, *The Santa's Great Treasure Chest: 450+ Christmas Novels, Tales, Carols & Legends,* readers are invited to embark on a literary journey through the multifaceted world of Christmas narratives. This anthology offers a kaleidoscope of stories, carols, and legends, skillfully encapsulating a range of emotions and experiences tied to the festive season. The compendium includes tales of joy, wonder, and reflection, with standout pieces that capture the essence of Ch...