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2022-11-06
Public domain in the USA.
235
Broughton, Rhoda
1840
1920
Tales for Christmas Eve
$aUnited Kingdom :$bRichard Bentley and Son,$c1873.
Also published with the title Twilight stories.
The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth -- The man with the nose -- Behold it was a dream! -- Poor pretty Bobby -- Under the cloak.
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"Tales for Christmas Eve" by Rhoda Broughton is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The opening portion introduces readers to a lively exchange of letters between two friends, Mrs. De Wynt and Mrs. Montresor, as they navigate social situations in London and hint at supernatural elements. The discussions revolve around their experiences in a new residence and the eerie happenings associated with the house, setting a tone that combines humor with a hint of suspense. At the start of the collection, the characters exchange letters filled with anecdotal observations and personal woes. Mrs. De Wynt eagerly finds a beautiful but suspiciously cheap home for her friend and her husband, while Mrs. Montresor recounts chilling occurrences that suggest their new dwelling may be haunted. The main tension builds around the haunting implications of the house when one of the characters experiences a supernatural phenomenon, leaving her in utter distress. This opening effectively sets the stage for a blend of light-hearted communication and an underlying sense of dread, alluring readers who enjoy a combination of wit and the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/talesforchristma00brourich/page/n5/mode/2up
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Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Short stories
Fantasy fiction
Ghost stories
Paranormal fiction
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