Ladies of Ink and Shadow

Ladies of Ink and Shadow: A Treasury of British Women's Short Fiction Edited by Ellis York

Step into the shadows of Britain's literary past with this haunting and exquisite anthology of short fiction by some of the most compelling women writers of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

From the mist-veiled moors to candlelit drawing rooms, Ladies of Ink and Shadow gathers ghost stories, gothic tales, and chilling mysteries from masters of the uncanny, including Elizabeth Gaskell, E. Nesbit, Mary Shelley, Margaret Oliphant, Rhoda Broughton, and Ella D'Arcy.

These atmospheric stories explore the supernatural, the psychological, and the societal, revealing the hidden fears and fierce imaginations of their authors. Whether it's the spectral music of an abandoned manor, a marble figure that stirs after dark, or a window that reveals more than it should, this collection brims with uncanny beauty and narrative power.

Perfect for fans of classic horror, gothic fiction, and forgotten literary gems, this edition has been sensitively edited for modern readability while preserving the original voices and vintage charm of each story.

Chartley Books presents this collection as part of its mission to promote British literature, both new and rediscovered. Read deeply, live fully.