The Open Door

Name: The Open Door
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781804944011
Price: 21.0 NZD
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By Margaret Oliphant

Series: Seth's Ghost Stories

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Summary

The Open Door is a chilling ghost story by Margaret Oliphant, brought vividly to life with new illustrations by renowned cartoonist Seth. The tale follows retired officer Colonel Mortimer, who leases a mansion in Scotland called Brentwood, neighbouring the ruins of an older house featuring a mysterious, vacant doorway. When Mortimer's son becomes ill amid unfolding eerie events, he must confront supernatural fears to save his child.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Description

From world-renowned and critically acclaimed cartoonist Seth, comes this legendary ghost story—complete with brand-new spooky illustrations, this short story is the perfect seasonal gift!

A classic ghost story illustrated by acclaimed cartoonist, Seth.

Retired officer Colonel Mortimer takes a lease on Brentwood, a mansion in Scotland that shares grounds with the ruins of an older house—including a strange, vacant doorway. When his son falls ill and eerie events begin to unfold, Mortimer must face his fears in order to save his son.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804944011

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Contributors:

Illustrated by Seth
Illustrated by Seth

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 101.0mm

Height: 161.0mm

Weight: 67g

Pages: 144

Collections

Classic Fiction Classic Horror & Ghost Stories Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Margaret Oliphant Penguin Books Series: Seth's Ghost Stories

About the Author

Seth (Illustrator) Seth's comic book series, Palookaville, has been collected into It's a Good Life, If You Don't Weaken and Clyde Fans. He is an illustrator for The New Yorker and the designer of best-selling The Complete Peanuts. His humorous graphic novel about the obsession for comic-book collecting, Wimbledon Green, was published by Cape in 2006.

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