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The Haunting of Lamb House: Available Copies

Hardcover. "Joan Aiken's invention seemed inexhaustible . her sheer storytelling zest a phenomenon. She was a literary treasure."- Philip Pullman, author of His Dark MaterialsLamb House in Rye is said to have been haunted for centuries. This ghost story was inspired by two of its famous literary tenants - Henry James and E.F. Benson, using the imagined diary of an earlier Mayor of Rye, Toby Lamb, whose father built the handsome Georgian house."Lamb House is in Rye, an ancient town of East Sussex, England. It is very much a real place, even a famous one, yet The Haunting of Lamb House is as elusive to review as it must have been to write. It is safe to say that no one but Joan Aiken could have written it, not only because she was born in Rye and has the town in her bones as it were, but also because she has the power - shown in her other books - of evoking strange, often eerie events of the past and making other times, places and people vividly alive. This book goes further: She has taken the real history of Lamb House and interwoven happenings that are purely imaginary, working so skillfully that even those who have lived there can hardly tell which is which!"So wrote novelist Rumer Godden, who also lived in Lamb House. She went on:"For those who do not sense such things, The Haunting of Lamb House is a most skillful and intriguing interweaving of fact and fiction; to those who do, it is a memorable evocation. In either case it is a little masterpiece." The Haunting of Lamb House is a brand new edition of Joan Aiken's classic ghost story - a fictional account of the haunting of one of the most literary houses in history, whose supernatural dimensions inspired Henry James to write The Turn of the Screw. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

"Joan Aiken's invention seemed inexhaustible . her sheer storytelling zest a phenomenon. She was a literary treasure."- Philip Pullman, author of His Dark MaterialsLamb House in Rye is said to have been haunted for centuries. This ghost story was inspired by two of its famous literary tenants - Henry James and E.F. Benson, using the imagined diary of an earlier Mayor of Rye, Toby Lamb, whose father built the handsome Georgian house."Lamb House is in Rye, an ancient town of East Sussex, England. It is very much a real place, even a famous one, yet The Haunting of Lamb House is as elusive to review as it must have been to write. It is safe to say that no one but Joan Aiken could have written it, not only because she was born in Rye and has the town in her bones as it were, but also because she has the power - shown in her other books - of evoking strange, often eerie events of the past and making other times, places and people vividly alive. This book goes further: She has taken the real history of Lamb House and interwoven happenings that are purely imaginary, working so skillfully that even those who have lived there can hardly tell which is which!"So wrote novelist Rumer Godden, who also lived in Lamb House. She went on:"For those who do not sense such things, The Haunting of Lamb House is a most skillful and intriguing interweaving of fact and fiction; to those who do, it is a memorable evocation. In either case it is a little masterpiece."

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Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less

Neuware - 'Joan Aiken's invention seemed inexhaustible . her sheer storytelling zest a phenomenon. She was a literary treasure.'- Philip Pullman, author of His Dark MaterialsLamb House in Rye is said to have been haunted for centuries. This ghost story was inspired by two of its famous literary tenants - Henry James and E.F. Benson, using the imagined diary of an earlier Mayor of Rye, Toby Lamb, whose father built the handsome Georgian house. 'Lamb House is in Rye, an ancient town of East Sussex, England. It is very much a real place, even a famous one, yet The Haunting of Lamb House is as elusive to review as it must have been to write. It is safe to say that no one but Joan Aiken could have written it, not only because she was born in Rye and has the town in her bones as it were, but also because she has the power - shown in her other books - of evoking strange, often eerie events of the past and making other times, places and people vividly alive. This book goes further: She has taken the real history of Lamb House and interwoven happenings that are purely imaginary, working so skillfully that even those who have lived there can hardly tell which is which!'So wrote novelist Rumer Godden, who also lived in Lamb House. She went on:'For those who do not sense such things, The Haunting of Lamb House is a most skillful and intriguing interweaving of fact and fiction; to those who do, it is a memorable evocation. In either case it is a little masterpiece.'

Blue cloth boards. Pp 200. An excellent square, tight, clean copy with smooth, bright dust jacket. Contents immaculately clean and the book is obviously unread. Image/further info. available upon request.

Hardcover. "Joan Aiken's invention seemed inexhaustible . her sheer storytelling zest a phenomenon. She was a literary treasure."- Philip Pullman, author of His Dark MaterialsLamb House in Rye is said to have been haunted for centuries. This ghost story was inspired by two of its famous literary tenants - Henry James and E.F. Benson, using the imagined diary of an earlier Mayor of Rye, Toby Lamb, whose father built the handsome Georgian house."Lamb House is in Rye, an ancient town of East Sussex, England. It is very much a real place, even a famous one, yet The Haunting of Lamb House is as elusive to review as it must have been to write. It is safe to say that no one but Joan Aiken could have written it, not only because she was born in Rye and has the town in her bones as it were, but also because she has the power - shown in her other books - of evoking strange, often eerie events of the past and making other times, places and people vividly alive. This book goes further: She has taken the real history of Lamb House and interwoven happenings that are purely imaginary, working so skillfully that even those who have lived there can hardly tell which is which!"So wrote novelist Rumer Godden, who also lived in Lamb House. She went on:"For those who do not sense such things, The Haunting of Lamb House is a most skillful and intriguing interweaving of fact and fiction; to those who do, it is a memorable evocation. In either case it is a little masterpiece." The Haunting of Lamb House is a brand new edition of Joan Aiken's classic ghost story - a fictional account of the haunting of one of the most literary houses in history, whose supernatural dimensions inspired Henry James to write The Turn of the Screw. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. "Joan Aiken's invention seemed inexhaustible . her sheer storytelling zest a phenomenon. She was a literary treasure."- Philip Pullman, author of His Dark MaterialsLamb House in Rye is said to have been haunted for centuries. This ghost story was inspired by two of its famous literary tenants - Henry James and E.F. Benson, using the imagined diary of an earlier Mayor of Rye, Toby Lamb, whose father built the handsome Georgian house."Lamb House is in Rye, an ancient town of East Sussex, England. It is very much a real place, even a famous one, yet The Haunting of Lamb House is as elusive to review as it must have been to write. It is safe to say that no one but Joan Aiken could have written it, not only because she was born in Rye and has the town in her bones as it were, but also because she has the power - shown in her other books - of evoking strange, often eerie events of the past and making other times, places and people vividly alive. This book goes further: She has taken the real history of Lamb House and interwoven happenings that are purely imaginary, working so skillfully that even those who have lived there can hardly tell which is which!"So wrote novelist Rumer Godden, who also lived in Lamb House. She went on:"For those who do not sense such things, The Haunting of Lamb House is a most skillful and intriguing interweaving of fact and fiction; to those who do, it is a memorable evocation. In either case it is a little masterpiece." The Haunting of Lamb House is a brand new edition of Joan Aiken's classic ghost story - a fictional account of the haunting of one of the most literary houses in history, whose supernatural dimensions inspired Henry James to write The Turn of the Screw. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Includes two unused postcards, one of Henry James' home, Lamb House, and the other being from the Rye Churchyard. [8], 200pp, bound in blue cloth, gilt still bright, binding and hinges tight. NO LABELS, INSCRIPTIONS, NOR MARKINGS. The book would be in Fine Condition if the pages weren't age toned, the dust jacket is unclipped, with no tears. Signed by the author on the title page.

Blue spine, white title, page edges tanned lightly, reprint. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall

"Joan Aiken's invention seemed inexhaustible . her sheer storytelling zest a phenomenon. She was a literary treasure."- Philip Pullman, author of His Dark MaterialsLamb House in Rye is said to have been haunted for centuries. This ghost story was inspired by two of its famous literary tenants - Henry James and E.F. Benson, using the imagined diary of an earlier Mayor of Rye, Toby Lamb, whose father built the handsome Georgian house."Lamb House is in Rye, an ancient town of East Sussex, England. It is very much a real place, even a famous one, yet The Haunting of Lamb House is as elusive to review as it must have been to write. It is safe to say that no one but Joan Aiken could have written it, not only because she was born in Rye and has the town in her bones as it were, but also because she has the power - shown in her other books - of evoking strange, often eerie events of the past and making other times, places and people vividly alive. This book goes further: She has taken the real history of Lamb House and interwoven happenings that are purely imaginary, working so skillfully that even those who have lived there can hardly tell which is which!"So wrote novelist Rumer Godden, who also lived in Lamb House. She went on:"For those who do not sense such things, The Haunting of Lamb House is a most skillful and intriguing interweaving of fact and fiction; to those who do, it is a memorable evocation. In either case it is a little masterpiece."

No Highlighting or underlining. Some Wear but overall very good condition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.

With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail