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Mr Jones

By Edith Wharton
Series: Seth's Christmas Ghost Stories
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Lady Jane Lynke inherits Bells, a tranquil country estate, and decides to make it her permanent home. However, her plans are disrupted by the elusive Mr Jones, the caretaker who disapproves of her changes yet remains mysteriously absent at times. This unsettling tale is one of three chilling ghost stories brought to life with evocative illustrations by renowned cartoonist Seth.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers who enjoy atmospheric horror and supernatural tales with a classic literary touch, particularly those who appreciate finely crafted ghost stories and distinctive illustrations.

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World-renowned cartoonist Seth returns with three new ghost stories for 2021.

When Lady Jane Lynke unexpectedly inherits Bells, a beautiful country estate, she declares she'll never leave the peaceful grounds and sets about making the house her home. But she hasn't reckoned on the obstinate Mr Jones, the caretaker she's told dislikes her changes, yet never seems able to be found.

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John Williams, New York Times Book Review: '[This] series of Christmas ghost stories... offers chills—and charm.'

Patton Oswalt: 'I just bought my set of these and they... are... PERFECT. I hope they do these every year.'

Ron Charles, Washington Post: 'Each of these tiny books is cleverly illustrated... making fun literary stocking stuffers.'

Cemetery Dance: 'Seth’s evocative covers and black-and-white illustrations perfectly complement the stories, highly recommended for horror lovers seeking something special.'

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781771964548

Publisher: Biblioasis

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 December 2021

Country: Canada

Imprint: Biblioasis

Illustration: 5 B&W illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Seth
  • Illustrated by Seth

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 101.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 64

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Edith Wharton Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Series: Seth's Christmas Ghost Stories

About the Author

Edith Wharton (1862 1937) was an American novelist and short story writer.

Seth is the cartoonist behind the comic-book series Palookaville, which started in the stone age as a pamphlet and is now a semi-annual hardcover. His comics have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Best American Comics, and McSweeney's Quarterly. His illustrations have appeared in numerous publications including the cover of the New Yorker, The Walrus, and Canadian Notes & Queries. He is the subject of a recent documentary from the National Film Board of Canada, Seth's Dominion. Seth lives in Guelph, Ontario, with his wife Tania and their two cats in an old house he has named "Inkwell's End."

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