In this anthology of ghost stories, R. Chetwynd-Hayes provides us with quite a bit of variety in terms of style, theme, setting, and atmosphere. Although none of them would make my list of favourite ghost stories, a few stood out. The Man from Glasgow, by W. Somerset Maugham, was well-written and creepy, as was Master of Hounds, by Peter A. Hough. As always, Rosemary Timperley's contribution didn't go unnoticed. The editor's contribution, The Hanging Tree, had plenty of creepy atmosphere and some memorable lines. My favourites from this title were The House by the Headland, by 'Sapper', and The Night Walkers, by Sydney J. Bounds. The former, despite being predictable, was wonderfully written and took full advantage of the dramatic setting that is the Cornish coast. The latter was also wonderfully written and provided the anthology's spookiest setting and most unlikable characters with the foggy Deadmen's Lock and an unhappy couple on a barge. All in all, a decent anthology.
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