Catherine Crowe

Catherine Crowe was a remarkable Victorian novelist and playwright, born in 1800 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Best known for her contributions to the genre of ghost stories, Crowe's writing often blended the supernatural with social commentary, reflecting the complexities of her time. Her most celebrated work, "The Night-Side of Nature," explores themes of the uncanny and the unknown, inviting readers to ponder the mysteries of life beyond the veil. With a keen eye for detail and an engaging narrative style, Crowe's stories captivate those who enjoy a blend of intrigue and reflection.

Ghosts And Family Legends; A Volume For Christmas

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Catherine Crowe



Fifteen ghost stories to hear around the Yule log. "It happened that I spent the last winter in a large country mansion, in the north o…

The Night-Side of Nature; Or, Ghosts and Ghost-Seers

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Catherine Crowe



The stories in Volume 1 centre on dreams, psychic presentiments, traces, wraiths, doppelgängers, apparitions, and imaginings of the aft…