Reality or Delusion?

by Mrs. Henry Wood

from "Johnny Ludlow" first series

Genres: Short Stories, Horror, Ghost Stories, Ghosts, Fiction, 19th Century

14 pages, ebook

About the author

Ellen Wood (née Price) was an English novelist, better known as "Mrs Henry Wood". She wrote over 30 novels, many of which (especially East Lynne), enjoyed remarkable popularity. Among the best known of her stories are Danesbury House, Oswald Cray, Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles, The Channings, Lord Oakburn's Daughters and The Shadow of Ashlydyat. For many years, she worked as the proprietor and editor of the Argosy.

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Victorian horror story about love and regret. It's distinctive and atmospheric, if a little predictable: not the world's greatest story but still well worth reading. Recommended for fans of ghost stories and Victorian literature.

[Rick West · Rating 4 out of 5]

A classic story written by a classy writer. A ghost of a suicide appears to his former lover. Should be enough said.

[Mayda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Daniel is engaged to Maria, but is caught stepping out with another woman. Maria follows him one night, determined to have it out with him, and catches him stealing grain from a barn. She threatens to turn him in to authorities, but later repents of that threat. Daniel goes missing and she is distraught, but heartened when she sees him. But he disappears before she can speak to him. So, what exactly did she see? It’s a Victorian ghost story, one where you can probably guess the ending, but that doesn’t detract from the horror of the story.