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Roger Mifflin has opened a second-hand bookshop in Brooklyn where the reader will meet not only Roger but also Roger's wife, Helen, young Titania who has come to live with the Mifflins, Aubrey Gilbert, a young man smitten with Titania--and an assortment of lively ghosts.
The Haunted Bookshop & The Prequel "Parnassus on Wheels" by Christopher Morley Pdf
This eBook edition has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. "Parnassus on Wheels" tells the tale of a traveling book-selling business owned by Roger Mifflin. Helen McGill is a 39 year-old woman, working at a farm, who is tired of taking care of her older brother, Andrew. Andrew is a former businessman turned farmer, turned author. As an author, he begins using the farm as his Muse rather than a livelihood. When Mifflin shows up with his traveling bookstore, Helen buys it—partly to prevent Andrew from buying it—and partly to treat herself to a long-overdue adventure of her own. "The Haunted Bookshop" is a suspenseful novel set in Brooklyn around the time of the end of World War I. It continues the story of Roger Mifflin, the book seller in Parnassus on Wheels. A young advertising man, Aubrey Gilbert, stops by a bookstore named "The Haunted Bookshop" in the hopes of finding a new client and meets the proprietor, Roger Mifflin. Gilbert is intrigued by the fact that his firm's biggest client, Mr. Chapman, has asked Mifflin to undertake the education of his daughter, Titania Chapman. Gilbert meets Titania and falls in love with her. Meanwhile, mysterious things start to happen: Gilbert is attacked as he travels home and a pharmacist neighbor of Mifflin is observed skulking in the alley behind the bookstore at night speaking to someone in German. Gilbert suspects that the gregarious Mifflin is involved in a plot to kidnap Titania, and he assigns himself the job of protecting her.
The Haunted Bookshop and Other Apparitions by Brian Stableford Pdf
The stories in this collection deal with apparitions of various sorts, five featuring ghosts produced by the troubled consciences of their protagonists, and three imagining harassments of a more tangible -- and hence more brutal -- stripe. One or two of the characters obtain some benefit from the apparitions they experience, reflecting the supposition that it is sometimes good for us to feel guilt, shame, and remorse. Included are: "Seer," "O Goat-Foot God of Arcady!," "Chacun sa goule," "The Haunted Bookshop," "Beyond Bliss," "All You Inherit," "The Will," "Danny's Inferno," "Can't Live Without You," "Community Service," and "Denial." These horror and fantasy tales have never before been collected into book form.
The Haunted Bookshop : Christopher Morley's Mystery & Crime Fiction by Christopher Morley Pdf
Enter the mysterious world of Christopher Morley's "The Haunted Bookshop," where secrets lurk between the pages and mysteries abound in every corner. Join him on a journey through the labyrinthine corridors of a literary haven, where books come to life and the past intertwines with the present. As Morley unravels the mysteries of the haunted bookshop, prepare to be spellbound by the allure of forgotten tales and hidden treasures. From dusty volumes to rare manuscripts, embark on an adventure that transcends time and space as you uncover the truth behind the enigmatic bookstore. But amidst the whispers and shadows, a chilling question arises: What if the true mysteries of the haunted bookshop lie within the human heart? Prepare to delve into the depths of human emotion and experience as Morley's characters grapple with love, loss, and the timeless quest for meaning. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of "The Haunted Bookshop" and unravel the mysteries that lie within? Experience the magic of Morley's prose as he weaves a tapestry of intrigue and suspense that will keep you turning pages late into the night. Whether you're a fan of mystery, romance, or literary fiction, prepare to be captivated by the spellbinding storytelling of "The Haunted Bookshop." Will you dare to step into the shadows and confront the ghosts of the past? Immerse yourself in the atmospheric world of "The Haunted Bookshop," where each chapter holds a new revelation and each character hides a secret. Whether you're searching for answers or simply seeking refuge among the shelves, prepare to be drawn into a world where the line between reality and fantasy blurs. Don't miss your chance to uncover the mysteries of "The Haunted Bookshop." Let Morley's captivating tale lead you on a journey of discovery and enlightenment, where every twist and turn reveals a new layer of truth and meaning. Seize the opportunity to own a piece of literary intrigue. Purchase "The Haunted Bookshop" now and embark on an unforgettable adventure through the shadows of Christopher Morley's literary haven.
"The Haunted Bookshop" is a so called "bibliomystery" (a mystery story set in the world of books) from 1919. It is the story of the eccentric owner of the Haunted Bookshop, Roger Mifflin, who some readers might remember from "Parnassus on Wheels". This second-hand, Brooklyn bookstore is "haunted by the ghosts of all great literature." It is set around the time of the end of World War I. A young man, Aubrey Gilbert, stops by the shop, trying to sell Mifflin advertising copy. He fails but is intrigued by the proprietor. Later, a certain volume mysteriously disappeared from Mifflin’s shelves. This is a lively and often humorous tale. It is full of intrigues and is generously sprinkled with liberal doses of Mifflin’s unique philosophy on literature and book selling. Christopher Morley (1890–1957) was an American author, poet and journalist from Pennsylvania. His father was a mathematics professor and his mother a violinist. The family moved to Baltimore, Maryland, in 1900 and he later studied modern history at Oxford. After getting his degree, he moved back to America and married Helen Booth Fairchild, with whom he had four children. Morley was a prolific writer and is remembered for novels such as "Parnassus on Wheels" (1917), "The Haunted Bookshop" (1918), "Thunder on the Left" (1925), and "Kitty Foyle" (1939).
It's been said that books have a life of their own, but there's more than literature lurking in the cobwebbed recesses of dusty bookstores and libraries across Canada. Read about some of the most celebrated and eerie bookish haunts, and try to brush off that feeling of someone watching from just over your shoulder...
Short excerpt: If you are ever in Brooklyn that borough of superb sunsets and magnificent vistas of husband-propelled baby-carriages it is to be hoped you may chance upon a quiet by-street where there is a very remarkable bookshop.
“This shop is haunted” reads the sign on the front of the bookshop; not by the ghost of a person from the past, but by the ghosts of all great literature which haunt all libraries and bookstores. The owner of the bookshop is so focused on his books that he cannot see the unusual things that are going on in his shop. It takes a young advertising salesman who is seeking new business and the daughter of a rich client who has been sent to earn a living for herself in the bookshop to discover the plot that’s brewing amongst the bookshelves. The Haunted Bookshop is a gentle mystery story which is full of wonderful literary references. It is set in the aftermath of the First World War before the Paris Peace Conference took place in an age where the “Lost and Found” columns are the place to look for significant information. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.
The Haunted Bookshop (Classic Reprint) by Christopher Morley Pdf
Excerpt from The Haunted Bookshop I began merely in the hope of saying something further of the adventures of roger mifflin. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Haunted Bookshop - Classic Book by Christopher Morley Pdf
A charming and entertaining novel that captures the romance of books and bookshops. "When you sell a man a book," says Roger Mifflin, protagonist of this classic bookselling novel, "you don't sell him just twelve ounces of paper and ink and glue--you sell him a whole new life." The Haunted Bookshop finds Mifflin and his wife, Helen McGill, ensconced in Brooklyn, where they encounter some strange goings-on in their bookstore. The unraveling of the mystery provides a rollicking plot while allowing Mifflin (and Morley) to expound on the delights of reading and the intricacy of the bookseller's art.
We're not talking about rooms that are just full of books. We're talking about bookshops in barns, disused factories, converted churches and underground car parks. Bookshops on boats, on buses, and in old run-down train stations. Fold-out bookshops, undercover bookshops, this-is-the-best-place-I've-ever-been-to-bookshops. Meet Sarah and her Book Barge sailing across the sea to France; meet Sebastien, in Mongolia, who sells books to herders of the Altai mountains; meet the bookshop in Canada that's invented the world's first antiquarian book vending machine. And that's just the beginning. From the oldest bookshop in the world, to the smallest you could imagine, The Bookshop Book examines the history of books, talks to authors about their favourite places, and looks at over three hundred weirdly wonderful bookshops across six continents (sadly, we've yet to build a bookshop down in the South Pole). The Bookshop Book is a love letter to bookshops all around the world. -- "A good bookshop is not just about selling books from shelves, but reaching out into the world and making a difference." David Almond (The Bookshop Book includes interviews and quotes from David Almond, Ian Rankin, Tracy Chevalier, Audrey Niffenegger, Jacqueline Wilson, Jeanette Winterson and many, many others.)
