The Beckoning Fair One (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162688718)

The Beckoning Fair One is a classic horror novel written by Oliver Onions. The story follows the life of a struggling writer named Paul Oleron who moves into a dilapidated flat in London to focus on his work. However, soon after moving in, he becomes obsessed with the ghostly presence of a former tenant, whom he refers to as the ""Beckoning Fair One.""As Paul becomes more and more consumed by his obsession, he begins to lose touch with reality and the line between the supernatural and his own imagination becomes increasingly blurred. The novel explores themes of obsession, madness, and the supernatural, and is widely considered to be one of the most terrifying and psychologically complex horror novels ever written.The Beckoning Fair One is a haunting and atmospheric read that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Onions' masterful prose and intricate character development make this a must-read for fans of classic horror and psychological thrillers.Without quite knowing how he came to be there Oleron found himself striding over the loose board he had temporarily placed on the step broken by Miss Bengough. He was hatless, and descending the stairs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Oliver Onions
ISBN-10: 1162688718
ISBN-13: 9781162688718
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.15d