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Embark on a spine-chilling journey through Cornwall's eerie landscapes with this collection of forgotten Gothic tales. From a sailor's inheritance of an eternally screaming skull to a spectral hare delivering long-overdue justice on the moors, these stories delve deep into the region's rich folklore and haunting traditions.
Explore the shadowy realms of Cornish mythology, from treacherous mines to windswept seascapes, as you uncover tales of shipwrecks, phantoms, and the unsettling arrival of railways and tourism. This anthology features works by renowned Gothic authors such as Bram Stoker and Edgar Allan Poe, alongside lesser-known yet equally captivating yarns from the past two centuries.
Joan Passey's "Cornish Horrors: Tales from the Land's End" offers a mesmerising collection of strange and supernatural stories set in this mystical peninsula. Prepare to question reality itself as you encounter a man who witnesses a murder near St. Ives, only to wonder if he himself might be the perpetrator. This volume is an essential read for those seeking to unravel the dark mysteries lurking in Cornwall's mist-shrouded corners.
Book ISBN: | 9780712353991 |
Book Author: | Joan Passey |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | British Library Publishing |
Book Publisher: | British Library Publishing |
Book Dimensions: | 130 x 189 x 35 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2021-07-22 |
Book Pagination: | 384 pages |
Book Weight: | 320g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’