Gripping and poignant tale of psychic possession concerns Arthur Lawford whoappears to have been possessed by the spirit of a longdead 18thcenturypirate. One of... » 

Gripping and poignant tale of psychic possession concerns Arthur Lawford whoappears to have been possessed by the spirit of a longdead 18thcenturypirate. One of de la Mares finest occult stories the novel also deals withdomestic trauma unrequited love and philosophical reflection. New introductionby S. T. Joshi. «