by Tara Moore
First published 2016
The Valancourt Book of Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories transports readers to a bygone era of flickering gas lamps and crackling hearths. In these chilling tales, spectral presences interrupt festive gatherings, with consequences both tragic and redemptive. From a governess haunted by a child's ghost to a man trapped in a manor overrun by phantoms, the characters must confront the supernatural forces that threaten their yuletide celebrations. Yet even amid the darkness, glimmers of hope and humanity shine through, offering the possibility of peace, if not always resolution. With its period details and gripping narratives, this anthology invokes the macabre magic of Christmas past.
Genres: horror, supernatural, ghost-stories, 19th-century, gothic
Vibes: atmospheric, chilling, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: supernatural-elements, yuletide-horror
Setting: Victorian Era
Period: Christmas
292 pages · Hardcover · Valancourt Books