[PDF] Royal Ghost Stories eBook

Author : Samrat Upadhyay
Publisher : HMH
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 26,47 MB
Release : 2006-02-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0547561482

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“Startlingly good” stories of Nepali society set against the backdrop of violent Maoist insurgencies (San Francisco Chronicle). From an author like “a Buddhist Chekhov,” The Royal Ghosts features characters trying to reconcile their true desires with the forces at work in Nepali society (San Francisco Chronicle). As political violence rages, these people struggle with their duties to their aging parents, an oppressive caste system, and the complexities of arranged marriage, striving to find peace and connection, and often discovering it in unexpected places. These stories, from the Whiting Award–winning author of Arresting God in Kathmandu and The Guru of Love, brilliantly examine not only Kathmandu during a time of upheaval, crisis, and cultural transformation but also the effects of the city on the individual consciousness. “Like William Trevor, Samrat Upadhyay compresses into a short story the breadth of vision and human consequence we expect from a novel, and he does so in a prose that seems as natural as breathing.” —Scott Russell Sanders, author of A Private History of Awe “Takes us straight into the heart of the troubled and enchanting kingdom of Nepal.” —The Washington Post “Upadhyay’s not-so-simple stories are lucid and often luminous.” —Publishers Weekly

Author : Linda Stratmann
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 19,86 MB
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0750969253

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Brighton, 1871: a book by two respectable spinsters claiming to have seen the ghost of the Prince Regent in Brighton Pavilion shocks the town and attracts the attention of spiritualist Arthur Wallace Hope. Young Mina Scarletti, a writer of horror stories and investigator of psychic phenomena, suspects fraud. As the summer heat rises and hearts flutter dangerously, Mina and her associates delve into the mystery and, in doing so, they soon discover that nothing is as it seems.

Author : Jeremy Dyson
Publisher : NHB Modern Plays
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,11 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Ghost plays
ISBN : 9781848428263

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Dyson and Nyman's worldwide cult phenomenon--in print for the first time.time.

Author : Adrian Finney
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,20 MB
Release : 2023-04-12
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When an institution dates back for over a millennium, it feels inevitable that it's bound to have picked up a few ghosts along the way. From the spectre of Queen Victoria, to Mary Queen of Scots's picky ghost, and from Henry VIII and the restless phantoms of his many wives, to Oliver Cromwell, who claimed to have conversed with the ghosts of Kings long gone, we are going to be exploring the haunted history of the Royal Family. We'll also be looking at a few other strange stories, including the story of a feral child, the story of lizards in the palace, the story of UFO investigations, and the story of the alleged lycanthropic King. There will also be stories of paranormal encounters from various Royal Residences around the country, as well as a Punk Rock conspiracy and the tragic tale of a forgotten woman in the life of Henry VIII. What better time, than during a Coronation year, to take a look at the spookier side of the Royal Family? Featuring the following stories, along with many more, from across the history of the monarchy: Abdication, Americans, & The Ghost of Queen Victoria The King, The Car Park, & The Murders in the Tower The Sports Reporter, The Queen, & The Lizard People The King & The Foundling The Ghostmaker King The Queen & The Punk Rock Conspiracy

Author : Irving Finkel
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 45,4 MB
Release : 2021-11-11
Category : History
ISBN : 1529303273

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'It's enthralling stuff, mixing the scholarly with the accessible and placing storytelling right at the heart of the human experience.' - History Revealed 'A fascinating journey' - Yorkshire Post 'Marvellous...Finkel is an expert in Mesopotamian cultures at the British Museum, and is one of the most clever, and nicest, of people it has ever been my pleasure to encounter...A fascinating journey' - The Scotsman There are few things more in common across cultures than the belief in ghosts. Ghosts inhabit something of the very essence of what it is to be human. Whether we personally 'believe' or not, we are all aware of ghosts and the rich mythologies and rituals surrounding them. They have inspired, fascinated and frightened us for centuries - yet most of us are only familiar with the vengeful apparitions of Shakespeare, or the ghastly spectres haunting the pages of 19th century gothic literature. But their origins are much, much older... The First Ghosts: Most Ancient of Legacies takes us back to the very beginning. A world-renowned authority on cuneiform, the form of writing on clay tablets which dates back to 3400BC, Irving Finkel has embarked upon an ancient ghost hunt, scouring these tablets to unlock the secrets of the Sumerians, Babylonians and Assyrians to breathe new life into the first ghost stories ever written. In The First Ghosts, he uncovers an extraordinarily rich seam of ancient spirit wisdom which has remained hidden for nearly 4000 years, covering practical details of how to live with ghosts, how to get rid of them and bring them back, and how to avoid becoming one, as well as exploring more philosophical questions: what are ghosts, why does the idea of them remain so powerful despite the lack of concrete evidence, and what do they tell us about being human?

Author : Sarah Perry
Publisher : September Publishing
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 28,82 MB
Release : 2017-09-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1910463744

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Rooted in place, slipping between worlds - a rich collection of unnerving ghosts and sinister histories. 'An impressive line-up of established and emerging names.' The Sunday Times 'These eerie, unsettling stories are guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.' Daily Express Eight authors were given the freedom of their chosen English Heritage site, from medieval castles to a Cold War nuclear bunker. Immersed in the past and chilled by rumours of hauntings, they channelled their darker imaginings into a series of extraordinary new ghost stories. 'Subtly evocative of human relations loss, grief, or the fear of loneliness.' TLS 'A satisfying and spooky read.' Sun Also includes a gazetteer of English Heritage properties which are said to be haunted.

Author : Vincent Hopson
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 30,39 MB
Release : 2022-02-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1638674132

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Royal Family Stories Presents: Ghost By: Vincent Hopson “Sacrifice to me the souls of your friends and in return you shall live life with unparalleled happiness. If you deny me, I will torture you until your bones disintegrate.” Do you believe in ghosts? Neither did Marcus and Kara Willis until Ghost came into the picture and opened their eyes to reality. Marcus and Kara Willis are good people, but even good people do bad things when not given another option… Royal Family Stories is a ride like never before. Follow along as Marcus and Kara discover Ghost and the secrets he knows. With things getting worse at every turn, it’s up to Marcus and Kara to accomplish their mission and win back the life of a long-lost friend. Their task is not without its obstacles. Will Kara and Marcus survive to lead life without worry or will ghost take his vengeance out on them….

Author : Reidar Christiansen
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 39,45 MB
Release : 2016-05-19
Category : History
ISBN : 022637520X

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Often lacking the clear episodic structure of folktales about talking animals and magic objects, legends grow from retellings of personal experiences. Christiansen isolated some seventy-seven legend types, and many of these are represented here in absorbing stories of St. Olaf, hidden treasures, witches, and spirits of the air, water, and earth. The ugly, massively strong, but slow-witted trolls are familiar to English-speaking readers. Less well-known, but the subject of an enormous number of legends, are the more manlike yet sinister "huldre-folk" who live in houses and try to woo human girls. These tales reflect the wildness of Norway, its mountains, forests, lakes, and sea, and the stalwart character of its sparse population. "The translation is excellent, retaining the traditional Norwegian style . . . the tales themselves will also appeal to the interested layman."—Library Journal

Author : Samrat Upadhyay
Publisher : HMH
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 36,44 MB
Release : 2014-09-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0547526210

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From “a major new talent” come short stories set in modern Nepal, about arranged marriages, forbidden desires, and the universal yearning for human connection (Amitav Ghosh). Set in a city where gods are omnipresent, privacy is elusive, and family defines identity, these are stories of men and women caught between their own needs and the demands of their society and culture. Psychologically rich and astonishingly acute, with “a masterful narrative style” (Ian MacMillan), Arresting God in Kathmandu introduces a potent new voice in contemporary fiction. “Upadhyay brings to readers the flavor of Nepal and its culture in this impressive collection of nine short stories. Like Ha Jin’s Bridegroom, Upadhyay’s stories portray the lives of simple yet psychologically complex characters and reveal much about the universal human condition in us all. . . . Upadhyay’s stories leave the reader with much food for thought and will make a good choice for book discussion groups.” —Library Journal