Some of the best of Fred Urquhart's ghost stories are gathered in
this volume. They include humorous and satirical tales, depicting
an afterlife in which dispirited spirits, although perhaps
unionised themselves, are oppressed by what they see as the banal
horrors of modernity. Other stories, such as 'The Saracen's Stick'
and 'Proud Lady in a Cage', convey a real sense of evil, often
rooted in the genuine horrors of the historical past. The title
story reflects Urquhart's lifelong interest in the theatre,
economically telling the story of the great actress Ellen Terry
through the reminiscences of her ghost. Throughout he displays the
great skill in characterisation and dialogue that he is noted for,
and, as in all his work, his native Scotland is seldom far away.
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