The Rose Garden (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

By M.R. James

The Rose Garden tells the story of an apparently tranquil estate where the construction of a new garden awakens a wronged spirit. As the ground is disturbed, so is the past. A series of unsettling whispers, vivid dreams, and fragmented local lore begin to torment the living, all pointing to a terrible, buried injustice. The haunting is not random; it is a desperate plea from the dead, demanding that the secrets hidden beneath the newly turned earth finally be exposed.

From the mind of M. R. James, the acknowledged master who redefined the ghost story for the 20th century and founded the 'antiquarian ghost story' genre, comes a chilling tale where beauty and tragedy collide.

This story is a quintessential example of James' genius for blending an idyllic setting with palpable creeping dread. It is essential reading for fans of classic ghost stories and supernatural fiction, proving that some wounds of the past refuse to heal, even under a cloak of roses.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1473305438
• ISBN13: 9781473305434
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Fantasy and Horror Classics
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"