The Open Door, and the Portrait.

Venture into the shadowy corners of Victorian England with Margaret O. Wilson Oliphant's chilling collection, "The Open Door, and the Portrait: Stories of the Seen and the Unseen." This volume gathers classic ghost stories and supernatural tales, expertly crafted by a master of Victorian domestic life and societal observation.

Explore the unsettling intersection of the everyday and the spectral, where haunted houses conceal secrets and the veil between worlds thins. Oliphant's short stories delve into the anxieties and unspoken fears lurking beneath the surface of proper society. With keen insight into manners and customs, Oliphant weaves narratives that are as psychologically insightful as they are spine-chilling.

A must-read for enthusiasts of gothic fiction and those fascinated by the supernatural, this collection offers timeless glimpses into the anxieties of a bygone era. Experience the enduring power of well-crafted ghost stories from a celebrated voice of the Victorian period.

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