Round the Fire by Catherine Crowe
Round the Fire is a collection of supernatural tales by Catherine Crowe. The stories are set in England and Scotland and feature a variety of supernatural creatures, including ghosts, fairies, and witches. The stories explore themes of love, loss, and the supernatural. In one story, a young woman is haunted by the ghost of her dead lover. In another, a man is cursed by a witch and must find a way to break the spell. In yet another, a woman is visited by a fairy who grants her three wishes. The stories are full of suspense and mystery, and the supernatural elements add an extra layer of intrigue. The stories are also full of humor and wit, making them enjoyable to read.
By Catherine Crowe · First published 1876 · Genre: Mystery, Romance, Thriller · 4,715 words
First lines
'My story will be a very short one,' said Mrs M.; 'for I must tell you that though, like everybody else, I have heard a great many ghost stories, and have met people who assured me they had seen such things, I cannot, for my own part, bring myself to believe in them; but a circumstance occurred when I was abroad that you may perhaps consider of a ghostly nature, though I cannot.
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Round the Fire is listed on Textopian as a short story by Catherine Crowe, dated 1876 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Catherine Crowe
- Date: 1876 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Romance, Thriller, Historical Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 4,715 words
- Structure: 1 section, 150 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book follows the story of a mysterious disappearance and the subsequent investigation to uncover the truth.
- Romance — The book contains a romantic subplot between two of the main characters.
- Thriller — The book contains suspenseful moments as the characters attempt to uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 19th century and contains elements of historical accuracy.
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short stories · horror · supernatural · Victorian literature · ghost stories · folklore · mystery · suspense · narrative · literary anthology · Catherine Crowe · 19th century