E. F. Benson

Edward Frederic Benson (1867-1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist, and short story writer, best known for his evocative and beautifully narrated ghost and horror stories.At the Farmhouse tells the story of a landscape...

Edward Frederic Benson (1867-1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist, and short story writer, best known for his masterly and uncanny ghost stories. Less well known are his wonderful humorous stories, of which "Aunts and...

Edward Frederic Benson (1867-1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist, and short story writer, best known for his evocative and beautifully narrated ghost stories.Bagnell Terrace is the tale of a very strange but highly...

Edward Frederic Benson (1867-1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist, and short story writer, best known for his evocative and beautifully narrated ghost stories.Caterpillars is the story of a strange visit to the...

Dodo Wonders is the third and last of the "Dodo" novels by E.F. Benson, author of the "Mapp and Lucia" series as well as numerous stand-alone novels and short stories. Dodo was rumored to be based on Lady Margot Asquith; when questioned about it, Lady...

Edward Frederic Benson (1867-1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist, and short story writer, best known for his evocative and beautifully narrated ghost stories.Expiation is a real gem of a ghost story. Two old friends...

A creepy collection of the very best Gothic tales from the masters of suspense, horror, supernatural and occult fiction.1. The Room in the Tower by E. F. Benson2. Afterward by Edith Wharton3. The Green Light by Barry Pain4. Fingers of a Hand by H. D....

A rich collection of diverse and fascinating stories by famous classic authors.1.The Bus Conductor by E. F. Benson2.The Murderer by Perceval Gibbon3.The Death Mask by H. D. Everett4.Caterpillars by E. F. Benson5.His Brother’s Keeper by W. W....

Edward Frederic Benson (1867 - 1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist, and short story writer, best known as the true master of the gothic occult story.Gavon's Eve is a terrifying story of mysterious occult devil worship...

E.F. Benson (1867-1940) is probably best known today for his sparkling, comic “Lucia”novels. In his own day it was his ghost stories which were his most popular works.This collection of ten stories exemplifies Benson's fine literary style and his...

A comprehensive collection of superb classic 30-minute short stories. Perfect for commuters, joggers or bedtime listening.1. 'The Step' by E. F. Benson2. 'The Squaw' by Bram Stoker3. 'The Venturers' by O. Henry4. 'The Assignation' by Edgar Allan Poe5....

E. F. Benson's Mapp and Lucia series, consists of six novels and three short stories. The novels are: Queen Lucia, Lucia in London, Miss Mapp (including the short story The Male Impersonator), Mapp and Lucia, Lucia's Progress (published as The...

As the invention of the automobile enabled quicker travel and enhanced the lives of the early motorists, it also gave new impetus to a generation of story writers.Automobiles were unusual, unfamiliar beasts. They combined speed and danger with an...

E.F. Benson (1867-1940) is probably best known today for his sparkling, comic Lucia novels. In his own day it was his ghost stories which were his most popular works.Mrs. Amworth with it's theme of vampirism exemplifies Benson's fine literary style...

Edward Frederic Benson (1867-1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist, and short story writer, best known for his evocative and beautifully narrated ghost and horror stories.'Mrs. Amworth' is arguably Benson's most famous...

E.F. Benson (1867-1940) is probably best known today for his sparkling, comic “Lucia”novels. In his own day it was his ghost stories which were his most popular works.Naboth's Vineyard exemplifies Benson's fine literary style and his ability to create...

Edward Frederic Benson (1867 - 1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist, and short story writer, best known as the true master of the gothic ghost story.Outside the Door is a strange tale illustrating how terrible deeds from...

E. F. Benson was born at Wellington College in Berkshire, where his father, who later went on to become the Archbishop of Canterbury, was the first Headmaster. He wrote 105 books in all.Queen Lucia (first published in 1920) was the first of Benson’s...

A mesmerizing collection of 30 wonderful stories by great classic writers.1.The Invisible Man by G. K. Chesterton2. At the Farmhouse by E. F. Benson3. The Parasite by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle4. The Watcher by the Threshold by John Buchan5. Query by...

Edward Frederic Benson (1867-1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist, and short story writer, best known for his evocative and beautifully narrated ghost stories.'Royal Visitors' is a humorous story set at Trinity College,...

A creepy collection of 50 classic ghost, horror and mystery stories which will keep you up all night.1. "The Well" by W. W. Jacobs2. "This Is All" by Barry Pain3. "The Beast with Five Fingers" by W. F .Harvey4. "The Reticence of Lady Anne" by Saki5....

1. "August Heat" by W. F. Harvey2. "A Madman’s Manuscript" by Charles Dickens3. "The Hair" by A. J. Alan4. "My Favourite Murder" by Ambrose Bierce5. "Cannibalism in the Cars" by Mark Twain6. "Gabriel-Earnest" by Saki7. "The Pistol Shot" by Alexander...

Edward Frederic Benson (1867-1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist, and short story writer, best known for his evocative and beautifully narrated ghost stories.The Bath Chair is a sinister tale of Alice Farraday who...

Edward Frederic Benson (1867-1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist, and short story writer, best known for his evocative and beautifully narrated ghost and horror stories.'The Bed by the Window' is the story of a man who...