"A Moment of Madness and Other Stories (Vol. 2 of 3)" by Florence Marryat is a compilation of short stories that blend supernatural elements, intense drama, and deep human emotions. The opening story of the collection introduces Dolly and Bessie, two companions staying in a haunted house, where they encounter an apparition. Instead of fear, Dolly feels compelled to confront the ghost, leading them to discover the grief-stricken Mrs. Graham, tormented by her husband's death at sea. The collection features complex relationships, like that one and promises to focus on themes of grief, love, and the intricacies of human connections. The story begins with the eerie encounter but then transitions to empathy as the characters grapple with their pasts amidst unfolding drama and supernatural happenings. The narrative style evokes a sense of mystery, drawing readers into an emotional world as humans confront emotional issues and supernatural experiences that underscore themes of love, loss, and redemption.
A moment of madness, and other stories (vol. 2 of 3)
By Florence Marryat
In a world where ghostly encounters meet heart-wrenching sorrow, two friends confront a haunting presence and uncover a tale of love and loss, revealing how grief can intertwine the living with the spectral.
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About the AuthorFlorence Marryat was a British author and actress. The daughter of author Capt. Frederick Marryat, she was particularly known for her sensational novels and her involvement with several celebrated spiritual mediums of the late 19th century. Her works include Love’s Conflict (1865), Her Father's Name (1876), There is No Death (1891) and The Spirit World (1894), The Dead Man's Message (1894) and The Blood of the Vampire (1897). She was a prolific author, writing around 70 books, as well as newspaper and magazine articles, short stories and works for the stage.
Florence Marryat was a British author and actress. The daughter of author Capt. Frederick Marryat, she was particularly known for her sensational novels and her involvement with several celebrated spiritual mediums of the late 19th century. Her works include Love’s Conflict (1865), Her Father's Name (1876), There is No Death (1891) and The Spirit World (1894), The Dead Man's Message (1894) and The Blood of the Vampire (1897). She was a prolific author, writing around 70 books, as well as newspaper and magazine articles, short stories and works for the stage.
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