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  the winter guest torrent: The Winter Guest W. C. Ryan, 2022-01-06 A gripping mystery with a classic feel, for fans of Agatha Christie 'Haunting and exquisitely written. Part intricate mystery and part ghost story. This book will stay with me for a long time' Anna Mazzola The drive leads past the gate house and through the trees towards the big house, visible through the winter-bared branches. Its windows stare down at Harkin and the sea beyond . . . January 1921. Though the Great War is over, in Ireland a new, civil war is raging. The once-grand Kilcolgan House, a crumbling bastion shrouded in sea-mist, lies half empty and filled with ghosts - both real and imagined - the Prendevilles, the noble family within, co-existing only as the balance of their secrets is kept. Then, when an IRA ambush goes terribly wrong, Maud Prendeville, eldest daughter of Lord Kilcolgan, is killed, leaving the family reeling. Yet the IRA column insist they left her alive, that someone else must have been responsible for her terrible fate. Captain Tom Harkin, an IRA intelligence officer and Maud's former fiancé, is sent to investigate, becoming an unwelcome guest in this strange, gloomy household. Working undercover, Harkin must delve into the house's secrets - and discover where, in this fractured, embattled town, each family member's allegiances truly lie. But Harkin too is haunted by the ghosts of the past and by his terrible experiences on the battlefields. Can he find out the truth about Maud's death before the past - and his strange, unnerving surroundings - overwhelm him? A haunting, atmospheric mystery set against the raw Irish landscape in a country divided, The Winter Guest is the perfect chilling read. Praise for THE WINTER GUEST and W.C. Ryan 'A snowflake of a novel: intricate, exquisite, and unlike any other. If Sebastian Faulks and Laura Purcell were to join forces, they might produce a novel like this... yet I can't imagine anyone but WC Ryan shaping it with such imagination, or charging it with such intelligence, or gracing it with such heart' A.J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window 'Haunting, gripping . . . hugely evocative' Elodie Harper 'Works superbly on several levels. This is a most welcome winter guest indeed, to be greeted by the fire with drink in hand' Irish Times 'Ryan evokes this moody, gothic atmosphere with convincing skill. Harkin is a sensitive, complex character and his quest to solve the mystery is deftly plotted. A treat' The Times 'A perfectly crafted mystery. Vivid, compelling and deeply moving, it is a triumph both as a crime novel and a work of historical fiction' Jane Casey 'A beautifully taut and evocative thriller' Sarah Hilary 'Superb . . . I could not put it down' Elizabeth Buchan 'Atmospheric and genuinely eerie, this is an ideal winter read' Sinead Crowley 'A terrifically atmospheric, gripping novel' Amanda Craig, The Golden Rule 'Haunting, beautifully crafted, and full of heart. Perfect reading for dark days' A.K. Benedict, author of The Christmas Murder Game 'Beautifully written, haunting and unmissable' Cass Green 'Excellent murder mystery/ghost story set during the Irish war of independence and as usual with W.C. Ryan, beautifully written' Liz Nugent 'Intriguing, haunting, romantic and beautifully written, I cared as much about the fate of the characters as about the gripping mystery' Laura Marshall *longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger award 2023: 22/04/23 (https://thecwa.co.uk/awards-and-competitions/the-daggers/gold-dagger)
  the winter guest torrent: Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Stories Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Stories, 2021-01-01 Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Stories by Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Stories presents a collection of spine-chilling tales that explore the dark and mysterious realms of the supernatural. Each story invites readers to confront their deepest fears and most unsettling thoughts. From the eerie to the macabre, these stories captivate with their otherworldly themes and masterful storytelling. The collection offers a thrilling reading experience that haunts and enthralls in equal measure. Embrace the darkness and lose yourself in the weird and wonderful world of Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Stories. Order your copy today if you dare!
  the winter guest torrent: Dracula's Guest Bram Stoker, 2009-10-01 Some literary historians believe that Dracula's Guest is an excerpt excised from the original manuscript of Bram Stoker's masterpiece Dracula by an overzealous editor. This short novel recounts the travels of an unnamed Englishman who crosses paths with a foreboding wolf-like creature on his way to Count Dracula's castle. The story is currently being developed into a television series that is slated to air on the CW network in 2010. A must-read for lovers of vampire lit. This edition also includes these short stories: The Judge's House, The Squaw, The Secret of the Growing Gold, The Gipsy Prophecy, The Coming of Abel Behenna, The Burial of the Rats, A Dream of Red Hands and Crooken Sands.
  the winter guest torrent: Dracula's Guest, and Other Weird Stories Bram Stoker, 1914 Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Stories is a collection of short stories by Bram Stoker, first published in 1914, two years after Stoker's death. The same collection has been issued under short titles including simply Dracula's Guest. Meanwhile, collections published under Dracula's Guest and longer titles contain different selections of stories. Contents: Dracula's guest -- The judge's house -- The squaw -- The secret of the growing gold -- The gipsy prophecy -- The coming of Abel Behenna -- The burial of the rats -- A dream of red hands -- Crooken sands.
  the winter guest torrent: Dracula's Guest Bram Stoker, 1914 When we started for our drive the sun was shining brightly on Munich and the air was full of the joyousness of early summer. Just as we were about to depart Herr Delbrck (the matre d'htel of the Quatre Saisons where I was staying) came down bareheaded to the carriage and after wishing me a pleasant drive said to the coachman still holding his hand on the handle of the carriage door:
  the winter guest torrent: Dracula's Guest (EasyRead Super Large 24pt Edition) Bram Stoker, 1972
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  the winter guest torrent: Dracula's Guest & Other Supernatural Tales Bram Stoker, 2019-02-15 Dracula’s Guest and Other Supernatural Talesis a collection of short stories by Bram Stoker, first published as: Dracula’s Guest and Other Weird Stories. Dracula’s Guest is Believed to be the omitted first chapter from the original Dracula manuscript, it follows an Englishman who visits Munich before setting off for Transylvania on Walpurgis Night. Ignoring the hotelier’s warnings, he leaves his carriage and heads towards an abandoned village. Just as the frightened and superstitious driver departs, a mysterious, lank stranger appears atop the zenith of a nearby hill. This collection of short, shiver-inducing stories is perfect for lovers of the macabre and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Bram Stoker’s bone-chilling horror fiction. Abraham “Bram” Stoker (1847 – 1912) was an Irish author most famous for his 1897 Gothic novel Dracula, a seminal book that continues to influence the vampire genre in print and film to this day. Other notable works by this author include: “Miss Betty” (1898), “The Mystery of the Sea” (1902), and “The Jewel of Seven Stars” (1903). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
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  the winter guest torrent: Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Tales Bram Stoker, 2006-10-26 Although Bram Stoker is best known for his world-famous novel Dracula, he also wrote many shorter works on the strange and the macabre. This collection, comprising Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Stories, a volume of spine-chilling short stories collected and published by Stoker's widow after his death, and The Lair of the White Worm, an intensely intriguing novel of myths, legends and unspeakable evil, demonstrate the full range of his horror writing. From the petrifying open tomb in 'Dracula's Guest' to the mental breakdown depicted in 'The Judge's House' and 'Crooken Sands', these terrifying tales of the uncanny explore the boundaries between life and death, known and unknown, animal and human, dream and reality.
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  the winter guest torrent: Afternoon Tea At Home Will Torrent, 2021-02-16 80 stunning recipes and inspiration for how to host and bake for the ultimate afternoon tea party with instruction from master patissier Will Torrent. Arranged by season, and with extra chapters on a Classic afternoon tea and a Showstopper afternoon tea, Will showcases his no-nonsense approach to the techniques involved in patisserie, baking, chocolate work and serving savoury dishes. Beautifully illustrated and an invaluable source of inspiration, there are also six guest recipes from top restaurants and hotels: The Ritz; The Dorchester; The Gramercy Tavern; The Berkeley; Harrods and Raymond Blanc's Les Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. Starting with a brief history of British afternoon tea, Will then offers up recipes for jams, spreads, butters and curds – everything you might need to serve with an afternoon tea. Recipes include Smoked Salmon & Whipped Cream Cheese sandwiches, Cherry & Almond Bakewell Tarts and Fruited Scones; as well as more adventurous offerings of Prosecco, Lime & Mint Jellies and Lemon & Lime Matcha Tea Friands.
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  the winter guest torrent: Microsoft Azure Essentials - Fundamentals of Azure Michael Collier, Robin Shahan, 2015-01-29 Microsoft Azure Essentials from Microsoft Press is a series of free ebooks designed to help you advance your technical skills with Microsoft Azure. The first ebook in the series, Microsoft Azure Essentials: Fundamentals of Azure, introduces developers and IT professionals to the wide range of capabilities in Azure. The authors - both Microsoft MVPs in Azure - present both conceptual and how-to content for key areas, including: Azure Websites and Azure Cloud Services Azure Virtual Machines Azure Storage Azure Virtual Networks Databases Azure Active Directory Management tools Business scenarios Watch Microsoft Press’s blog and Twitter (@MicrosoftPress) to learn about other free ebooks in the “Microsoft Azure Essentials” series.
  the winter guest torrent: Dracula’s Guest and Other Weird Stories by Bram Stoker - Delphi Classics (Illustrated) Bram Stoker, 2017-07-17 This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Dracula’s Guest and Other Weird Stories by Bram Stoker - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Bram Stoker’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Stoker includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Dracula’s Guest and Other Weird Stories by Bram Stoker - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Stoker’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles
  the winter guest torrent: Scott's Novels Walter Scott, 1833
  the winter guest torrent: Английский с Брэмом Стокером. В гостях у Дракулы и другие таинственные истории / Bram Stoker. Dracula’s Guest and Other Weird Stories Брэм Стокер, 2018-03-28 Странные, будоражащие воображение рассказы автора бессмертного «Дракулы» ирландца Брэма Стокера (1847–1912) адаптированы в настоящем издании по методу Ильи Франка: снабжены транскрипцией, дословным переводом на русский язык и необходимым лексико-грамматическим комментарием (без упрощения текста оригинала).Уникальность метода заключается в том, что запоминание слов и выражений происходит за счет их повторяемости, без заучивания и необходимости использовать словарь.Пособие способствует эффективному освоению языка, может служить дополнением к учебной программе. Предназначено для широкого круга лиц, изучающих английский язык и интересующихся английской культурой.
  the winter guest torrent: Dracula's Guest And Other Visitors (Illustrated) Bram Stoker, 2022-03-23 Ever read a book and wished you could have just a little more of the story? Well, you can with Bram Stoker's Dracula. This nearly lost chapter does exactly that. You'll read it with a shiver— - Hollis George Literary critics rate Dracula above Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus; the short stories of Edgar Allan Poe; and Emily Brontës Wuthering Heights. Here's the missing chapter from Dracula, plus eight other little-known short stories from the master of horror. Also included is a rare interview with Bram Stoker. And you get a Bonus Story not found in other such collections. This new pictorial edition is illustrated by a dozen-and-a-half frightening fanged photographs.
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  the winter guest torrent: Wu Li (1632-1718) Xiaoping Lin, 2001 By constructing this work in biographical sequence, focusing in particular on Wu Li's intellectual development and how it affected his artistic creation, and by examining selected pieces in both philosophical and pictorial terms, Xiaoping Lin has created a comprehensive study of Wu Li's life and art.
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  the winter guest torrent: Secret Journeys of a Lifetime National Geographic, 2011 Secret Journeys of a Lifetime presents 500 off-the-beaten-path travel destinations around the world that are notable for their vistas, wildlife, and historical and cultural significance.
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