A Selection of Victorian and Edwardian Ghost Stories

By: E. F. Benson, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, F. Marion Crawford, Charles Dickens, Amelia B. Edwards, Fergus Hume, M. R. James

Narrated by: Simon Stanhope

A selection of 17 classic stories of horror and the supernatural by some of the greatest writers in the genre. This compilation includes a mix of well-known classics by authors such as Charles Dickens and M. R. James, alongside several unjustly overlooked gems by less familiar names who were hugely popular and prolific in their day. The stories are:

1. "The Phantom Coach" by Amelia B. Edwards
2. "The Signal-man by" Charles Dickens
3. "An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street" by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
4. "The Shadow in the Corner" by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
5. "The Upper Berth" by F. Marion Crawford
6. "The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral" by M. R. James
7. "The Story of Salome" by Amelia B. Edwards
8. "John Charrington's Wedding" by Edith Nesbit
9. "The Corpse Light" by J. E. Preston Muddock
10. "The Thing in the Upper Room" by Arthur Morrison
11. "The Sand-walker" by Fergus Hume
12. "Rose Rose" by Barry Pain
13. "The Tomb of Sarah' by F. G. Loring
14. "The House with the Brick-kiln" by E. F. Benson
15. "In the Dark" by Edith Nesbit
16. "The Story of the Green House, Wallington" by Allen Upward
17. "Mr. Humphreys and His Inheritance" by M. R. James

Public Domain (P)2021 Simon Stanhope

Fun stuff

The style of the writing and narration evokes all the fun of the naïveté of the nineteenth century

Great stories from their age but some are well outdated

The narrator has a great voice that lends itself to many of the stories. However some of them are so old or have been surpassed by stories during or since their time that they’re really not that enjoyable.

brilliant stories, brilliant narration!

Stanhope brings to life all my favorite ghost stories of old in a way that's seamless and timeless.

Simon Stanhope will thrill you

Simon's mellow voice and focused performance will keep you entertained and at times frightened! I don't know his background, but I am sure he has many years experience in drama and literature. By all means buy this collection!

Superb stories, perfect narration

Cozy up by the fire, pour yourself a sherry and sit back and listen to some spectacular spectral tales of horror. This book is a treat.