{"product_id":"man-size-in-marble-edith-nesbit-9781806291588","title":"Man-Size in Marble: A Terrifying Tale of Living Statues and Supernatural Terror (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)","description":"What if the statues in a church weren't carved to honor the dead-but to imprison them?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMan-Size in Marble\u003c\/em\u003e, Edith Nesbit delivers a haunting blend of folklore and psychological horror. A young artist and his wife, seeking peace and inspiration, settle into a charming country home with a dark secret. Locals speak of a cursed church and two effigies-marble knights who are said to rise once a year to walk again. The couple laughs it off-until strange events unfold, and the impossible becomes undeniable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the story spirals toward its chilling climax, Nesbit's restrained, elegant prose draws the reader into an atmosphere thick with dread. This modern translation preserves the spine-tingling rhythm of the original while making it accessible and immersive for a new generation of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Bone-Chilling Gothic Horror - Where folklore comes terrifyingly to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Cursed Church and a Sinister Legend - Ancient knights who do not rest in peace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Lyrical Yet Accessible Adaptation - Maintaining Nesbit's grace and subtlety in every line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Tragic Tale of Disbelief and Consequence - A love story tested by supernatural doom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Monkey's Paw\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Mezzotint\u003c\/em\u003e, and other literary ghost stories, this classic tale is a must-have for any horror collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edith Nesbit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1806291584\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806291588\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Edith Nesbit","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47203234971903,"sku":"9781806291588","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e730f853-1256-4a5a-907f-36d3ad564358.jpg?v=1756834750","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/man-size-in-marble-edith-nesbit-9781806291588","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}