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Linskill, William Thomas
Linskill, W. T. (William Thomas)
St. Andrews Ghost Stories
Fourth Edition
The beckoning monk -- The hauntings and mysteries of Lausdree Castle -- A haunted manor house and the duel at St Andrews -- The apparition of the Prior of Pittenweem -- A true tale of the phantom coach -- The veiled nun of St Leonards -- The monk of St Rule's Tower -- Related by Captain Chester -- The screaming skull of Greyfriars -- The spectre of the castle -- The smothered piper of the West Cliffs -- The beautiful white lady of the haunted tower -- Concerning more appearances of the white lady -- A spiritualistic seance -- The apparition of Sir Rodger de Wanklyn -- The bewitched Ermentrude -- A very peculiar house.
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"St. Andrews Ghost Stories" by William Thomas Linskill is a collection of supernatural tales written in the early 20th century. The book explores various ghostly legends and eerie encounters surrounding the historic town of St. Andrews, featuring a range of characters, from curious tourists to tormented spirits, all tied to the hauntingly atmospheric locales of Scotland. The beginning of this collection introduces readers to the tone and setting through the story of a mysterious encounter with a ghostly figure, the "Beckoning Monk." A friend recounts his strange experience with a peculiar old man in a monk's robe who leads him into a dark, twisting cave filled with spiritual echoes and unsettling sights. The narrative captures the essence of a timeless lore, revealing elements of danger and intrigue as the protagonist navigates the darkness, ultimately hinting at deeper mysteries of the underworld of St. Andrews. This tantalizing introduction establishes a compelling framework for the subsequent ghost stories in the collection, all rich in local history and supernatural intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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