The Return

The Return

by WalterdeLaMare (Author)

Synopsis

How would your wife react if you came home with the face of someone else? How would you continue to look at your own life? What would you do? Considered one of Walter de la Mare's finest occult stories, this darkly thrilling tale tells the story of Lawford, a dull suburban man who accidentally falls asleep on a grave and wakes up possessed by the spirit - and face - of somebody else. Denounced by his family and friends as an impostor, Lawford's struggle to free himself of this possession leaves him a thoroughly changed man. Gripping and poignant, THE RETURN encompasses domestic trauma, unrequited love and philosophical reflection.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Publisher: John Murray
Published: 16 Aug 2012

ISBN 10: 1848547331
ISBN 13: 9781848547339
Book Overview: A darkly thrilling supernatural tale, considered to be one of Walter de la Mare's finest occult stories.

Media Reviews
'Gothic horror stories exert a nice, creepy fascination and de la Mare's 1910 occult tale doesn't disappoint . . . packed with spooky descrption - this novel sends many chilly little shivers up your spine' * Daily Mail *
Author Bio

Walter de la Mare (1873 -1956) was an English poet, short story writer and novelist, probably best remembered for his works for children and the poem THE LISTENERS. He was also a significant writer of subtle psychological horror and ghost stories.

His novel MEMOIRS OF A MIDGET won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction in 1921. He was made a Companion of Honour in 1948 and received the Order of Merit in 1953.