United by a perfect chilling atmosphere and a graceful literary style, these ghostly stories range from the horror of vampires, homicidal ghosts, and monstrous spectral worms and slugs. These creatures make their appearance in the classic tales "Negotium Perambulans" and "And No Bird Sings".

On the lighter side, the collection includes humorous tales that poke fun at charlatan mediums and fake seances, such as "Spinach" and "Mr Tilly's Seance".

This edition brings together E.F. Benson's greatest stories, making it a must-read for any fan of Benson or of spectral stories.