The book "Goblin Tales of Lancashire" features a series of short stories that delve into the supernatural and mythical creatures of Lancashire, England. These tales often involve goblins, fairies, and other fantastical beings, set against the backdrop of the Lancashire countryside and its rich cultural traditions.James Bowker's writing style in "Goblin Tales of Lancashire" is characterized by its vivid descriptions, atmospheric settings, and a fascination with the mysterious and otherworld...

INTRODUCTION. Many of the superstitions which still cling to him the Lancashire man of the present day is indebted to his Celtic and Scandinavian ancestors. From them the Horse and Worm stories, and the Giant lore of the northern and southern mountains and fells, have come down, while the relationship of the 'Jinny Greenteeth/ the presiding nymph of the ponds and streams, with allusions to whom the Lancastrian mother strives to deter her little ones from venturing near the pits and brooks ...

This meticulously edited collection of Christmas mysteries is bound to keep your entertained throughout the Holiday season: Murder & Crime Mysteries: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Flying Stars (G. K. Chesterton) Percival Bland's Proxy (R. Austin Freeman) A Christmas Capture (Fred M. White) McAllister's Christmas (Arthur Cheney Train) The Mystery of Room Five (Fred M White) A Policeman's Business (Edgar Wallace) Stuffing (Edgar Wallace) Mr Wray's Cash Box or, ...

This meticulously edited collection of Christmas mysteries is bound to satisfy the cravings for a spooky and eerie Christmas for the aficionados of the horror and supernatural fiction. Until then, stay safe! The Silver Hatchet (Arthur Conan Doyle) What the Shepherd Saw: A Tale of Four Moonlight Nights (Thomas Hardy) Markheim (Robert Louis Stevenson) The Wolves of Cernogratz (Saki) Mustapha (Sabine Baring-Gould) The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance (M.R. James) The Christmas Banqu...

Herein are 26 illustrated tales about the goblins, fairies, elves, pixies, and ghosts of Lancashire for children. As you can see this book is not only about goblins but rather about the many beings which inhabit the lands of the Fairy Kingdom.Herein you will find stories like:The White DobbieThe Skriker, or ShriekerThe Unbidden GuestThe Fairy's SpadeThe King Of The FairiesThe Captured FairiesThe Pillion LadyThe Fairy Funeral

This meticulously edited collection of Christmas mysteries is bound to keep your entertained throughout the Holiday season: Murder & Crime Mysteries: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Flying Stars (G. K. Chesterton) Percival Bland's Proxy (R. Austin Freeman) A Christmas Capture (Fred M. White) McAllister's Christmas (Arthur Cheney Train) The Mystery of Room Five (Fred M White) A Policeman's Business (Edgar Wallace) Stuffing (Edgar Wallace) Mr Wray's Cash Box or, ...

'Murder Mysteries for the Holiday Season' is a compelling anthology that traverses the chilling expanse of detective fiction and gothic tales, culminating in a vibrant mosaic of stylistic diversity and narrative complexity. The collection transitions seamlessly from the fog-laden streets of Victorian London to the eerie calm of the English countryside, showcasing a spectrum that includes tightly plotted whodunits and macabre, psychological studies. The anthology encapsulates seminal works ...

Diese Ausgabe bietet eine sorgfältig zusammengestellte Sammlung der spannendsten Weihnachtskrimis und packenden Erzählungen, die sich um die geheimnisvolle Atmosphäre der Weihnachtszeit drehen. Sie finden darin sowohl klassische Kriminalfälle als auch mysteriöse Begebenheiten mit übernatürlichen Elementen, die für die Weihnachtszeit wie geschaffen sind. Lassen Sie sich von diesen außergewöhnlichen Geschichten fesseln und auf eine spannende Reise durch die geheimnisvolle und oft düstere Sei...

Murder for Christmas Eve is a compelling anthology that offers a multifaceted exploration of mystery and suspense intertwined with the timeless charm of Christmas. This collection weaves together tales from a diverse array of literary styles, from the quintessential detective thrillers to gothic and supernatural narratives, all echoing the motifs of intrigue and enigma under the festive veil of a Christmas eve setting. The anthology takes the reader on a journey through stories that expert...

This meticulously edited collection of Christmas mysteries is bound to keep your entertained throughout the Holiday season: Murder & Crime Mysteries: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Flying Stars (G. K. Chesterton) Percival Bland's Proxy (R. Austin Freeman) A Christmas Capture (Fred M. White) McAllister's Christmas (Arthur Cheney Train) The Mystery of Room Five (Fred M White) A Policeman's Business (Edgar Wallace) Stuffing (Edgar Wallace) Mr Wray's Cash Box or, ...

Verbringen Sie die festliche Jahreszeit mit einer außergewöhnlichen Sammlung der besten Weihnachtskrimis, übernatürlichen Thriller und okkulten Geschichten – meisterhaft geschrieben von den wahren Meistern ihres Fachs. Tauchen Sie ein in die dunklen Geheimnisse des Weihnachtsabends und erleben Sie die besondere, mitunter spannungsgeladene Atmosphäre der Feiertage. Diese Sammlung enthält: Der blaue Karfunkel (Arthur Conan Doyle) Holmes' erstes Abenteuer (Arthur Conan Doyle) Ein aufregender ...

In the richly evocative anthology, 'The Horrors for the Long Christmas Night,' readers are treated to a broad panorama of Victorian and Edwardian literature, where the enchantment of Christmas intertwines with the eerie charm of ghost stories. This collection showcases an intriguing range of styles—from the subtle psychological tension to the overtly supernatural. Each piece, masterfully crafted, transports readers into a time when storytelling was an art form, wielded to captivate audienc...