"Mr. Poskitt's Nightcaps: Stories of a Yorkshire Farmer" by J. S. (Joseph Smith) Fletcher is a set of stories about a happy farmer from Yorkshire who tells his guests interesting stories about his life and the countryside. The stories mix fun and sadness, showing what life was like for people living in the 1900s. Mr. Poskitt's house is a friendly place where he serves great food before sharing his stories. One such story is of exploring High Elms Farm, which looks spooky and is said to be haunted. Twin brothers named Isaac and Simpson Greaves want to rent it, but they learn from a lawyer that strange things have scared people away in the past. This mix of local stories and interesting people pulls readers into a world full of stories and rural charm.
Mr. Poskitt's Nightcaps: Stories of a Yorkshire Farmer
By J. S. (Joseph Smith) Fletcher
Gather around the hearth and listen closely as a Yorkshire farmer shares chilling tales of haunted farms and uncanny events that grip the imaginations of those who dare to listen.
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Joseph Smith Fletcher was an English journalist and author. He wrote more than 230 books on a wide variety of subjects, both fiction and non-fiction, and was one of the most prolific English writers of detective fiction.
Joseph Smith Fletcher was an English journalist and author. He wrote more than 230 books on a wide variety of subjects, both fiction and non-fiction, and was one of the most prolific English writers of detective fiction.
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