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  • The Watcher And Other Weird Stories
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu
    The Watcher and Other Weird Stories is a classic collection of supernatural fiction by J. Sheridan Le Fanu, one of the most influential Gothic writers of the 19th century. This anthology gathers together some of Le Fanu’s most unsettling and imaginative tales, showcasing his masterful use of atmosphere, psychological horror, and eerie storytelling. The titular story, The Watche...
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    15,55 €

  • DARA
    Darian Vos / J. Sheridan Le Fanu
    In the sultry shadows of 19th-century New Orleans, a city steeped in secrets and superstition, a mysterious young woman named Dara appears on the doorstep of a secluded home. Her arrival is as inexplicable as it is intoxicating, and for Samantha, a sheltered daughter, Dara’s beauty and charm awaken desires she cannot name.But the Mississippi mists conceal more than moonlight an...
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    7,84 €

  • Schalken the Painter
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu / Tim Zengerink
    What if your greatest masterpiece came at the cost of your soul?In Schalken the Painter, J. Sheridan Le Fanu crafts a tale that haunts the boundary between art and the supernatural. Godfrey Schalken, a gifted but ambitious student of the real-life Dutch master Gerrit Dou, longs to marry his mentor’s niece, Rose. Yet before he can act, she is offered in marriage to a stranger-an...
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    13,32 €

  • The Familiar
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu / Tim Zengerink
    What if the thing tormenting you was invisible-but always watching?The Familiar by J. Sheridan Le Fanu is a tale steeped in quiet terror. It begins innocently enough: a seasoned sea captain returns to civilian life in Dublin, bringing with him an air of arrogance and control. But his confidence soon gives way to unease as an invisible force begins to torment him-first subtly, t...
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    13,64 €

  • The Haunted Baronet
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu / Tim Zengerink
    What if the dead could punish the living for their secrets?The Haunted Baronet is a masterclass in gothic suspense from one of the founding fathers of supernatural fiction. The story follows Sir Bale Mardykes, a cold and haughty baronet who inherits his family’s ancient estate-but also its ancient curses. Whispers circulate of an old betrayal, and soon the new master of Mardyke...
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    21,17 €

  • The Room in the Dragon Volant
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu / Tim Zengerink
    What if the most enchanting romance was a trap set by the deadliest of secrets?In this thrilling gothic novella by J. Sheridan Le Fanu, a young Englishman named Richard Beckett travels through 19th-century France, only to fall hopelessly in love with a veiled countess. But beneath her beauty lies a disturbing mystery tied to an infamous inn-The Dragon Volant.As Richard becomes ...
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    21,25 €

  • Carmilla
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu / Tim Zengerink
    What if love itself was a beautiful curse-born in darkness and thirsting for your soul?First published in 1872, Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu is the original vampire romance-predating Dracula by over 25 years. But where other vampire tales focus on horror alone, Carmilla seduces with charm, intimacy, and a slow-burning dread that lingers long after the final page.In this mode...
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    21,41 €

  • Spooky Stories to Tell in the Dark II
    Chris Ball / Edward Bulwer Lytton / J. Sheridan Le Fanu
    Spooky Stories to Tell in the Dark: Ghosts, Ghouls, and other HorrorsAre you brave enough to return?Following the bone-chilling success of the first volume, 'Spooky Stories to Tell in the Dark 2' beckons you back into the shadowy embrace of the unknown. Inspired by your insatiable hunger for the macabre and the courage you displayed in facing the first collection, this sequel d...
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    14,70 €

  • The Purcell Papersu2029
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu
    ’The Purcell Papers’ is a haunting collection of Gothic tales and supernatural narratives a touch of mystery, and an Irish twist. The Purcell Papers might be worth checking out. Penned by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, a master of Victorian ghost stories.The Purcell Papers continues to enthrall readers with its timeless appeal and enduring fascination with the mysteries of the human ...
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    19,66 €

  • The House by the Church-Yard
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu
    ’The House by the Churchyard’ is a haunting tale set in the quaint village of Chapelizod, Ireland. The story offers a double dose of intrigue, with historical mysteries intertwining with the present-day happenings, keeping the reader guessing. The novel delves into themes such as love, loss, the supernatural, and the impact of the past on the present, offering readers ample mat...
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    32,28 €

  • The House By The Church-yard
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu
    ''The House by the Church-Yard'' is a Gothic novel by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, first published in 1863. Set in Ireland, the story revolves around the mysterious happenings surrounding the historic Kilcorran church and its neighboring house. Le Fanu weaves a complex narrative that intertwines elements of romance, mystery, and the supernatural, as characters from different social...
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    34,44 €

  • The Room In The Dragon Volant
    J. Sheridan Lefanu
    ''The Room in the Dragon Volant'' is a gripping Gothic novel written by J. Sheridan Le Fanu, first published in 1872. Set in the early 19th century, the story follows the young protagonist, Richard Beckett, as he travels to France and becomes embroiled in a series of mysterious and chilling events. Amidst the intricate web of romance, betrayal, and political intrigue, Beckett e...
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    13,32 €

  • The Evil Guest
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu
    ''The Evil Guest'' is a gripping Gothic novel written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, a master of Victorian supernatural fiction. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of rural England, the story follows the mysterious events that unfold when a stranger arrives at the Haldane family estate. The Evil Guest'' is a gripping Gothic novel written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, a master of V...
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    13,41 €

  • Carmilla (Heathen Edition)
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu
    Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish author of Gothic, mystery, and horror fiction. In 1872, he published the Gothic novella Carmilla, which is noted as one of the earliest works of vampire fiction, predating Bram Stoker’s Dracula by 26 years, and whose enduring influence can be recognized in every modern vampire tale. Serialized first in the literary magazin...
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    9,84 €

  • Carmilla
    J. Sheridan LeFanu
    The Novel Predating Bram Stoker’s Dracula.A Classic Victorian vampire novella, which influenced Bram Stoker’s later treatment of the vampire mythos in Dracula.The story is narrated by a young woman preyed upon by a female vampire named Carmilla, later revealed to be Mircalla, Countess Karnstein (Carmilla is an anagram of Mircalla). The character is a prototypical example of the...
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    14,32 €

  • Contemporary Criminal Justice Careers
    Matthew J. Sheridan / Thomas J. Lalka
    Picking up where Exploring and Understanding Careers in Criminal Justice, left off, this book provides an updated guide for the novice and professional alike, full of essential information from entrance into the profession, through career development, occupational refocus, professional options, to retirement preparation. ...
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    47,06 €

  • A Stable for Nightmares
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu
    Ghost’s, Spectres, Ghoul’sand things that make your spine tingleare featured in this compilation of eleven spooky tales.The moon is full and the Werewolveshowl. Cold, stark terror awaitsthe reader. ...
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    13,17 €

  • Wylder’s Hand
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu
    Wylder’s Hand is one of the most popular novel written by Irish author J. Sheridan Le Fanu, published in three volumes in 1864. It’s full of mystery and suspense, depicting Victorian era. Story is all about two ancient family groups the Brandons and the Wylders engaged in their family conflicts, over titles, incomes and ownership of the Brandon hall. Charles De Cresseron a law...
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    42,97 €

  • Carmilla
    J.Sheridan LeFanu
    Carmilla is an 1872 Gothic novella by Irish author Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu and one of the early works of vampire fiction, predating Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1897) by 26 years. The story is narrated by a young woman preyed upon by a female vampire named Carmilla, later revealed to be Mircalla, Countess Karnstein. The character is a prototypical example of the lesbian vampire, expr...
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    14,56 €

  • Carmilla
    J. Sheridan LeFanu / JSheridan Lefanu
    A haunting invitation to a world where desire and dread walk hand in hand. Carmilla returns, not as a faded relic, but as a vivid, living experience-haunting the margins of late nineteenth century Ireland and Victorian Britain.This restored edition offers a concise, spine-tingling fusion of gothic fiction and supernatural horror fiction, unveiling an early vampire tale that thr...
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    17,12 €

  • J. S. Le Fanu’s Ghostly Tales
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu
    Contains the following stories:Schalken the Painter, An Account of Some StrangeDisturbances in Aungier Street, An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House, Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen and The Haunted Baronet ...
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    17,40 €

  • The Evil Guest
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu
    The letter from the rich cousin came at a low point in the Marston family’s finances. The man was as ill-bred and pushing as ever: utterly the model of a noxious relation -- but he was rich, and the Marstons were all but destitute. The family could hardly refuse him. But they would come to rue that letter, and the invitation that followed it; it was the beginning of the end for...
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    12,14 €

  • Carmilla
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu
    A classic Victorian vampire novella, which influenced Bram Stoker later treatment of the vampire Mythos in Dracula. The story is narrated by a young woman preyed upon by a female vampire named carmilla, later revealed to be mircalla, Countess karnstein (carmilla is an anagram of mircalla). the character is a prototypical example of the lesbian vampire, expressing romantic desir...
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    9,80 €

  • WYLDER’S HAND
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu
    The Wylders and the Brandons share a history of intermarriage, bitter rivalry, villainy, and madness. The wedding of Mark Wylder to his rich and beautiful cousin, Dorcas Brandon, was to inaugurate a harmonious new era at Brandon Hall but as the ceremony draws near, Mark disappears without trace, leaving Dorcas in shock, and the assembled family in a state of severe agitation. W...
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    35,76 €

  • IN A GLASS DARKLY
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu
    This remarkable collection of stories includes Green Tea, The Familiar, Mr. Justice Harbottle, The Room in the Dragon Volant, and Carmilla. The five stories are purported to be cases by Dr. Hesselius, a ’metaphysical’ doctor, who is willing to consider the ghosts both as real and as hallucinatory obsessions. The reader’s doubtful anxiety mimics that of the protagonist, and eac...
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    26,24 €

  • Carmilla
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu / JSheridan Le Fanu
    “Carmilla” is the 1872 Gothic vampire novella by Irish author Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, a leading writer of ghost tales and horror fiction of the Victorian era. His haunting and surprisingly modern “Carmilla” was one of the first works in the vampire fiction genre and was written decades before the publication of Bram Stroker’s “Dracula” in 1897. Le Fanu’s story has been widely ...
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    6,71 €

  • In A Glass Darkly
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu
    Contemporaries of Sherlock Holmes, the occult detectives were Victorian- and Edwardian-era investigators concerned with all manner of psychic, spectral and paranormal matters, eager to separate reality—no matter how bizarre—from hoaxers and con men.In this volume, esteemed German physician Dr. Martin Hesselius relates five tales, encompassing the apparition of a beastly creatur...
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    9,08 €

  • Understanding Journalism
    Benjamin J Matthews / Lynette Sheridan Burns / Lynette Sheridan-Burns
    With a new chapter on visual storytelling and expanded coverage of digital and social media platforms, the third edition of this bestselling text explains the principles and techniques required to become a successful - and valued - journalist. ...
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    111,62 €

  • Exploring and Understanding Careers in Criminal Justice
    Matthew J Sheridan / Matthew J. Sheridan / Matthew JSheridan / Raymond R Rainville / Raymond R. Rainville / Raymond RRainville
    This book explores the criminal justice career landscape by providing a glimpse into the different careers and advice on how to prepare to enter those career fields. ...
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    31,97 €

  • An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)
    J. Sheridan Le Fanu / JSheridan Le Fanu
    This early work by J. Sheridan Le Fanu was originally published in 1853 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. ’An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street’ is a short story about strange occurrences in a house where a judge had once hung himself and now monsters of the night roam its ha...
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    13,64 €


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