Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts

Step back in time with A. T. Quiller-Couch's "Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts: A Book of Stories," a captivating collection of short stories steeped in the social life and customs of 19th-century Great Britain. This carefully curated volume showcases the author's talent for weaving compelling narratives that blend historical fiction with the chilling allure of ghost stories. Quiller-Couch, a master of British literature, invites you to explore tales where the past flickers to life, illuminating forgotten corners of history and hinting at spectral presences. Within these pages, encounter echoes of bygone eras and experience the subtle unease of unexplained phenomena. "Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts" offers a glimpse into a world both familiar and unsettling, where the boundary between the living and the departed blurs, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page is turned. Discover why these stories continue to resonate, offering timeless entertainment and a haunting reflection of the human condition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.