{"title":"Charlotte Riddell","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharlotte Riddell, a prominent figure in the 19th-century literary world, is renowned for her captivating ghost stories and richly atmospheric tales. As an Irish-born author who flourished during the Victorian era, Riddell intricately weaved the supernatural with everyday life, gaining her a lasting reputation in horror and supernatural genres. Her works continue to enthral readers with their suspenseful narratives and eerie settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes intriguing stories such as \u003cem\u003eHaunted Houses\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that exemplifies Riddell's talent for blending psychological depth with spine-chilling elements. Her storytelling is not only designed to entertain but also to delve into the complexities of human nature, making her works as thought-provoking as they are thrilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of ghost stories and supernatural fiction will find Charlotte Riddell's books an essential addition to their collection. Her ability to create vividly unsettling worlds ensures that her tales stand the test of time, inviting you to explore the shadowy realms of her imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"haunted-houses-by-charlotte-riddell-9780712352512","title":"Haunted Houses","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the once-popular yet unfairly neglected Victorian writer Charlotte Riddell comes a pair of novels which cleverly upholster the familiar furniture of the \u003cem\u003ehaunted house\u003c\/em\u003e story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eAn Uninhabited House\u003c\/em\u003e, the hauntings are seen through the perspective of the solicitors who hold the deed of the property. Here we find a shrewd comedic skewering of this host of scriveners and clerks, and a realist approach to the consequences of a \u003cem\u003ehaunted house\u003c\/em\u003e—how does one let such a property? Slowly the safer world of commerce and law gives way as the encounter with the supernatural entity becomes more and more unavoidable...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFairy Water\u003c\/em\u003e, Riddell again subverts the expectations of the reader, suggesting a complex moral character for her haunting spirit. Her writing style is succinct and witty, rendering the story a spirited and approachable read despite its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340830884076,"sku":"9780712352512","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16911733482441.jpg?v=1772171657"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/charlotte-riddell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}