--- product_id: 337757078 title: "Collected Ghost Stories by M. R. James - Paperback" price: "£11.27" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/337757078-collected-ghost-stories-by-m-r-james-paperback store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Collected Ghost Stories by M. R. James - Paperback **Price:** £11.27 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Collected Ghost Stories by M. R. James - Paperback - **How much does it cost?** £11.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/337757078-collected-ghost-stories-by-m-r-james-paperback) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Collected Ghost Stories by M. R. James - Paperback by James, M.R., Davies, David Stuart, Davies, David Stuart online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: Good evening, I notice you are selecting your bedside book. Perhaps you were expecting to find a collection of gentle Victorian ghost stories? But this volume you have chosen is the work of the Master, Montague Rhodes James, and his - acquaintances - are altogether "more formidable visitants". Surely the greatest ghost-story writer of all time, he is a timeless weaver of atmosphere and a vanished Victorian and Edwardian world of gentlemen antiquaries, college rooms and libraries, country houses, quiet hotels, books, manuscripts and ancient artefacts. James' friendly voice makes us all honorary members of `the club', invited to hear him recount the latest of his chilling tales and, in our imaginations, join his ill-fated heroes as they encounter our worst nightmares ... listen ... There was, for example, the case of Canon Alberic, who combined a magnificent (but I fear illicit) scrapbook of priceless religious manuscripts with unfortunate experiments in dark magic and the raising of demons; most unfortunate, in that he enjoyed complete success. Or the traveller in Sweden who spoke, whimsically, three times to the long-entombed Count Magnus; poor man, such an unpleasant way to depart. And that wretched young fellow who made the archaeological discovery of several lifetimes - an Anglo-Saxon crown! It was the final discovery of his lifetime and a severe warning to the curious, that much is certain. Too unsettling for late-night reading? I think there is milder fare on offer; the story of a quiet golfing holiday on the east coast perhaps? If only the Professor had not actually blown that whistle he discovered; still, at least he survived to tell the tale, although he is understandably nervous now around scarecrows and the like. What about this one - a diligent Archdeacon, hard at work in his cathedral close, nothing untoward there surely? Oh, no, perhaps not - the newspaper reports were distressing; strange, he kept no cat, and yet something with claws must have ... This story will be safer - a report on a college purchase of an engraving, a mezzotint I believe, just a depiction of an attractive country house seen under moonlight. A figure on the lawn? Carrying - oh, dear me how horrible. Ah, now I have it, just the thing, guaranteed not to disturb your sleep. A description of an attractive old hotel here in Viborg; why yes, it IS the one in which we are staying, an interesting account but not, I think, too alarming as the gentleman evidently lived to publish his work. Yes, he was staying in room number 12, exactly like you. My room? Number 13 of course ... ... a wonderful collection of undying classics to read again and again. Do remember to put the light out - pleasant dreams. Review: Perfeitas condições ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 1840225513 | | Best Sellers Rank | #99,078 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #985 in Horror | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,106) | | Dimensions | 12.45 x 2.29 x 19.56 cm | | Edition | Classic Edition | | ISBN-10 | 9781840225518 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1840225518 | | Item weight | 234 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 368 pages | | Publication date | 5 July 2007 | | Publisher | Wordsworth Editions Ltd | ## Images ![Collected Ghost Stories by M. R. James - Paperback - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81yywoTnzGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by N***3 on 28 November 2014* Good evening, I notice you are selecting your bedside book. Perhaps you were expecting to find a collection of gentle Victorian ghost stories? But this volume you have chosen is the work of the Master, Montague Rhodes James, and his - acquaintances - are altogether "more formidable visitants". Surely the greatest ghost-story writer of all time, he is a timeless weaver of atmosphere and a vanished Victorian and Edwardian world of gentlemen antiquaries, college rooms and libraries, country houses, quiet hotels, books, manuscripts and ancient artefacts. James' friendly voice makes us all honorary members of `the club', invited to hear him recount the latest of his chilling tales and, in our imaginations, join his ill-fated heroes as they encounter our worst nightmares ... listen ... There was, for example, the case of Canon Alberic, who combined a magnificent (but I fear illicit) scrapbook of priceless religious manuscripts with unfortunate experiments in dark magic and the raising of demons; most unfortunate, in that he enjoyed complete success. Or the traveller in Sweden who spoke, whimsically, three times to the long-entombed Count Magnus; poor man, such an unpleasant way to depart. And that wretched young fellow who made the archaeological discovery of several lifetimes - an Anglo-Saxon crown! It was the final discovery of his lifetime and a severe warning to the curious, that much is certain. Too unsettling for late-night reading? I think there is milder fare on offer; the story of a quiet golfing holiday on the east coast perhaps? If only the Professor had not actually blown that whistle he discovered; still, at least he survived to tell the tale, although he is understandably nervous now around scarecrows and the like. What about this one - a diligent Archdeacon, hard at work in his cathedral close, nothing untoward there surely? Oh, no, perhaps not - the newspaper reports were distressing; strange, he kept no cat, and yet something with claws must have ... This story will be safer - a report on a college purchase of an engraving, a mezzotint I believe, just a depiction of an attractive country house seen under moonlight. A figure on the lawn? Carrying - oh, dear me how horrible. Ah, now I have it, just the thing, guaranteed not to disturb your sleep. A description of an attractive old hotel here in Viborg; why yes, it IS the one in which we are staying, an interesting account but not, I think, too alarming as the gentleman evidently lived to publish his work. Yes, he was staying in room number 12, exactly like you. My room? Number 13 of course ... ... a wonderful collection of undying classics to read again and again. Do remember to put the light out - pleasant dreams. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***O on 2 August 2025* Perfeitas condições ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***S on 18 August 2025* Excelente! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/337757078-collected-ghost-stories-by-m-r-james-paperback](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/337757078-collected-ghost-stories-by-m-r-james-paperback) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*