The scale of the 2012 bicentenary celebrations of Dickens's birth is testimony to his status as one of the most globally popular literary authors the world has ever seen. Yet Dickens has also become associated in the public imagination with a particular version of the Victorian past and with respectability. His continued cultural prominence and the "brand recognition" achieved by his image and images suggest that his vision reaches out beyond the Victorianperiod. Yet what is the relationsh...

"The Joss: A Reversion" by Richard Marsh is a gripping Victorian gothic fiction novel that delves into the realms of the supernatural and mystery. Richard Marsh masterfully crafts a thrilling tale filled with suspense, psychological horror, and intrigue. Set in the atmospheric backdrop of the Victorian era, the novel explores the occult and paranormal phenomena, weaving a complex web of secrets and hidden societies. At its core, "The Joss" is a mesmerizing thriller that keeps readers on th...

In the story, readers are likely introduced to a mysterious and atmospheric setting, possibly a remote English estate or an ancient family mansion. The term "joss" refers to a Chinese idol or deity, suggesting that elements of Eastern mysticism or religion may be incorporated into the plot.As with much of Richard Marsh's work, "The Joss" likely features intricate plotting, suspenseful twists, and a touch of the supernatural. The novel may involve a protagonist who inherits or encounters a ...

When Mary Blythe is dismissed from her job as a shop assistant, she is overjoyed to discover that her long-lost Uncle Benjamin has left her a fortune in his will – not to mention a large London townhouse in which to reside. Her happiness turns sour, however, when she learns of the strange conditions attached to her inheritance, and that Uncle Benjamin’s house holds an uncanny secret. Could her new property really be haunted? And who or what is the ‘great Joss’?Richard Marsh’s excit...

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I had had an aggravating day. In everything luck had been against me. I had got down late, and been fined for that. Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that. Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up—and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse...

In the eerie silence of a desolate moor, a sinister force awakens. The Joss, an ancient Chinese idol, has been unearthed, unleashing a malevolent presence that threatens to consume all in its path. As a group of unsuspecting travelers stumble upon the cursed artifact, they find themselves drawn into a web of terror and madness. The Joss's hypnotic gaze ensnares their minds, driving them to commit unspeakable acts of violence and depravity. With each passing moment, the darkness spreads, th...