The Temple of DeathThe great oaken gate heaved and splintered, and a monstrous beast as huge as a horse appeared at the mouth of the den; his small head was laid back on his hairy shoulders, his little eyes gleamed wickedly, and his red mouth opened snarling fiercely. This title is collection of ghost stories that takes us to strange and archaic environments. |
Contents
STORIES BY A C BENSON | 3 |
The Closed Window | 19 |
The Red Camp | 43 |
Out of the Sea | 63 |
The Hill of Trouble | 89 |
Basil Netherby | 105 |
The Uttermost Farthing | 129 |
STORIES BY R H BENSON | 177 |
Consolatrix Afflictorum | 191 |
Father Meurons Tale 203 Father Meurons Tale | 211 |
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