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The Signalman
A Ghost Story
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The Signalman
A classic ghost story by Charles Dickens, introduced by Simon Bradley, author of The Railways.
A classic ghost story by Charles Dickens, introduced by Simon Bradley, author of The Railways
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On the 9th of June 1865, Charles Dickens was travelling aboard the Folkestone to London Boat Train with his mistress and her mother when it derailed while crossing a viaduct near Staplehurst in Kent. The train plunged down a bank into a dry river bed, killing ten passengers and badly wounding forty.
Dickens was profoundly affected by the disaster, and a year later, he published The Signalman, a supremely atmospheric ghost story in which the narrator, while investigating a dank and lonely railway cutting, meets the signalman who lives there. His new acquaintance appears to live under the shadow of an unbearable secret, haunted by an apparition whose appearance prefigures terrible rail accidents.
Drawing on Dickens's own experiences, and introduced by Simon Bradley, author of The Railways, The Signalman is both an important piece of rail history and a sinister tale which will make you think twice next time you enter the quiet carriage.
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The Signalman by Charles Dickens has been captivating readers for its gripping narrative and atmospheric tension. It tells a haunting tale that skilfully blends psychological suspense with supernatural elements. The story's tightly woven plot and vivid characterisations have been praised, leaving readers impressed by Dickens's ability to evoke a sense of mystery and unease.
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ISBN: 9781781255919
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 September 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Profile Books Ltd
Edition: Main
Contributors:
- Introduction by Simon Bradley
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 104.0mm
Height: 148.0mm
Weight: 60g
Pages: 80
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About the Author
Simon Bradley is editor of the world famous Buildings of England series, founded by Nikolaus Pevsner, to which he has contributed a number of notable revised volumes. He started trainspotting at the age of eleven and his enthusiasm for railways has proved remarkably enduring. He is the author of St Pancras Station (Profile), and lives in London.
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