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A Selection of Victorian and Edwardian Ghost Stories
A selection of 17 classic stories of horror and the supernatural by some of the greatest writers in the genre. This compilation includes a mix of well-known classics by authors such as Charles Dickens and M. R. James, alongside several unjustly overlooked gems by less familiar names who were hugely popular and prolific in their day. The stories are:
"The Phantom Coach" by Amelia B. Edwards
"The Signal-man by" Charles Dickens
"An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street" by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
"The Shadow in the Corner" by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
"The Upper Berth" by F. Marion Crawford
"The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral" by M. R. James
"The Story of Salome" by Amelia B. Edwards
"John Charrington's Wedding" by Edith Nesbit
"The Corpse Light" by J. E. Preston Muddock
"The Thing in the Upper Room" by Arthur Morrison
"The Sand-walker" by Fergus Hume
"Rose Rose" by Barry Pain
"The Tomb of Sarah' by F. G. Loring
"The House with the Brick-kiln" by E. F. Benson
"In the Dark" by Edith Nesbit
"The Story of the Green House, Wallington" by Allen Upward
"Mr. Humphreys and His Inheritance" by M. R. James
"The Phantom Coach" by Amelia B. Edwards
"The Signal-man by" Charles Dickens
"An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street" by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
"The Shadow in the Corner" by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
"The Upper Berth" by F. Marion Crawford
"The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral" by M. R. James
"The Story of Salome" by Amelia B. Edwards
"John Charrington's Wedding" by Edith Nesbit
"The Corpse Light" by J. E. Preston Muddock
"The Thing in the Upper Room" by Arthur Morrison
"The Sand-walker" by Fergus Hume
"Rose Rose" by Barry Pain
"The Tomb of Sarah' by F. G. Loring
"The House with the Brick-kiln" by E. F. Benson
"In the Dark" by Edith Nesbit
"The Story of the Green House, Wallington" by Allen Upward
"Mr. Humphreys and His Inheritance" by M. R. James
12 pages, Audible Audio
Published October 12, 2021
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October 29, 2025
I stumbled across this on Audible while hunting for something to keep me shivering through the spooky season. For me, the important thing when listening to scary stories is whether the narrators’ voice sounds suitably Edwardian. I recognise I’ve never actually heard an Edwardian speak, but Stanhope perfectly channels that older style of crystal-clear enunciation and upper-class accent — the kind beloved by 1930s actors and the Royal family. His voice works excellently for these stories, and I’ve subsequently discovered he also has a youtube channel, packed to the gills with stories he’s narrated – mostly ghost stories and early detective stories. I can see I’ll be spending quite a lot of time there!
This collection contains seventeen stories from fourteen authors. Some of the stories are very well known – Dickens’ The Signal-Man, MR James’ The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral, etc. – and many of the authors are stalwarts of the genre – Edith Nesbit, EF Benson, J Sheridan Le Fanu, et al. But there are also plenty of lesser known authors and stories, which is what makes a collection like this fun. So many collections focus solely on the acknowledged greats, which can become repetitive for seasoned aficionados.
Admittedly, a mixed collection like this does also tend to underscore that the best-known stories are indeed the best – some of the unfamiliar ones are rather unimpressive in comparison. Scoring each story individually gave the collection an average of 3½ stars — though that’s pulled down a little unfairly by a couple of low scorers. Most of the stories got four stars and a healthy sprinkling got five. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to a story each evening, even the less impressive ones, and I’ll definitely be seeking out more of Stanhope’s narrations.
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This collection contains seventeen stories from fourteen authors. Some of the stories are very well known – Dickens’ The Signal-Man, MR James’ The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral, etc. – and many of the authors are stalwarts of the genre – Edith Nesbit, EF Benson, J Sheridan Le Fanu, et al. But there are also plenty of lesser known authors and stories, which is what makes a collection like this fun. So many collections focus solely on the acknowledged greats, which can become repetitive for seasoned aficionados.
Admittedly, a mixed collection like this does also tend to underscore that the best-known stories are indeed the best – some of the unfamiliar ones are rather unimpressive in comparison. Scoring each story individually gave the collection an average of 3½ stars — though that’s pulled down a little unfairly by a couple of low scorers. Most of the stories got four stars and a healthy sprinkling got five. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to a story each evening, even the less impressive ones, and I’ll definitely be seeking out more of Stanhope’s narrations.
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September 19, 2023
I REALLY enjoyed this, right up until the last story, which was sadly disappointing. Don't expect anything to be explained in M. R. James's "Mr Humphreys and His Inheritance." But the other stories are delightfully creepy, and it's a pleasure to hear them read aloud by Simon Stanhope.
April 26, 2024
Exceptional cross section of the genre
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