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Among the Shadows
First published 1990 · 310 pages
A somber and brooding collection of eerie tales where dark deeds meet poetic justice and love transcends the grave.
What it feels like
Stepping into this collection feels like wandering through a shadowy, unfamiliar side of Prince Edward Island, where the usual sunlit family life is eclipsed by strange and supernatural occurrences. The mood is distinctly somber and brooding, wrapping the reader in an eerie atmosphere populated by ghosts, thieves, and hidden transgressions. Moving at a steady pace through nineteen distinct tales, the narrative balances dark deeds with a comforting undercurrent of poetic justice and love that outlasts death. The prose carries a quiet, inner strength, delivering mysteries and ghostly farewells with an earnest, atmospheric touch. It is a perfect read for those who delight in classic, atmospheric ghost stories that reveal the darker, more mysterious edges of human nature.
- Mood
- eerie
- shadowy
- somber
- supernatural
- Tone
- somber
- brooding
- earnest
- dark
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- poetic justice · love beyond death · hidden transgressions · the supernatural
- The writing
- Brooding and atmospheric, carrying the distinct inner strength of the author's voice into darker, stranger territories.
- The arc
- Moves from eerie, shadowy mysteries and dark deeds toward a satisfying sense of poetic justice and enduring love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who enjoy classic, atmospheric ghost stories and mysteries that blend family life with somber, supernatural twists.
Content notes
- murder
- alcoholism
- theft
- death of a loved one
- ghosts
About the book
These nineteen fascinating stories are unlike any others L.M. Montgomery ever wrote. Filled with strange and supernatural occurrences, they are peopled with drunkards, embezzlers, and thieves: A woman confesses to murder after she has passed away.... A righteous deacon gets a taste of his own bitter medicine.... An amateur photographer records a dark deed.... The ghost of a woman's sweetheart comes to bid her good-bye.... Somber, dark, and brooding, these intriguing stories suggest that love really can last beyond death and that poetic justice does exist. Each of these wonderful tales is full of the strength of Montgomery's own inner resources
Description from Open Library.
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