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A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest

By Amelia B. Edwards

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A wistful traveler’s chance meeting leads him away from a festive fair and into a night of haunting uncertainty at a sinister farmhouse.

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2011-10-10
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Summary

"A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest" by Amelia B. Edwards recounts a tale from Chandos Hamilton’s youth, recalling his travels in Germany and a strange series of occurrences one fateful night. Set on a hot September day, Hamilton wanders through Würtemburg, reflecting on his past and a life of restless wandering, until he meets Gustav Bergheim, another traveler headed for the village of Niedersdorf. Together, they make their way toward the fair at Niedersdorf, but the jovial atmosphere quickly turns ominous as they prepare to spend the night in accommodations that promise unseen threats and a descent into darkness. The story explores adventure and mystery, as friendly encounters soon give way to lurking dangers and a night filled with the unknown.

About the Author

Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards, also known as Amelia B. Edwards, was an English novelist, journalist, traveller and Egyptologist. Her literary successes included the ghost story The Phantom Coach (1864), the novels Barbara's History (1864) and Lord Brackenbury (1880), and the travelogue of Egypt A Thousand Miles up the Nile (1877). She also edited a poetry anthology published in 1878.

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