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An eerie and macabre collection of stories from Robert W. Chambers, author of The King in Yellow Considered by many to be the father of supernatural fiction, Robert W. Chambers' work continues to influence writers today. Originally published in 1897, The Mystery of Choice brings together seven chilling tales, most of them set in Brittany. Distinguished by its atmospheric use of natural scenery, this important collection presents an author at the peak of his craft. Included here are "The Purple Emperor", "Pompe Funèbre", "The Messenger", "The White Shadow", "Passeur", "The Key to Grief", and "A Matter of Interest."

Example in this ebookI.Where two fair paths, deep floweredAnd leaf-embowered,Creep East and West across a World concealed,Which shall he take who journeys far afield?II.Canst thou then say, "I go,"Or "I forego"?What turns thee East or West, as thistles blow?Is fair more fair than fair—and dost thou know?III.Turn to the West, unblessedAnd uncaressed;Turn to the East, and, seated at the FeastThou shalt find Life, or Death from Life released.IV.And thou who lovest bestA maid dark-tressed,And passest others by with careless eye,Canst thou tell why thou choosest? Tell, then; why?V.So when thy kiss is givenOr half-forgiven,Why should she tremble, with her face flame-hot,Or laugh and whisper, "Love, I tremble not"?VI.Or when thy hand may catchA half-drawn latch,What draws thee from the door, to turn and passThrough streets unknown, dim, still, and choked with grass?VII.What! Canst thou not foreseeThe Mystery?Heed! For a Voice commands thy every deed!And it hath sounded. And thou needs must heed!To be continue in this ebook..................................................................................

An eerie and macabre collection of stories from Robert W. Chambers, author of The King in YellowConsidered by many to be the father of supernatural fiction, Robert W. Chambers' work continues to influence writers today. Originally published in 1897, The Mystery of Choice brings together eight chilling tales, most of them set in Brittany. Distinguished by its atmospheric use of natural scenery, this important collection presents an author at the peak of his craft.Included here are "The Purple Emperor," "Pompe Funebre," "The Messenger," "The White Shadow," "Passeur," "The Key to Grief," and "A Matter of Interest."

Lang:- eng, Pages 316. Reprinted in 2013 with the help of original edition published long back[1897]. This book is in black & white, Hardcover, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, there may be some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. (Customisation is possible). Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions.Original Title:- The mystery of choice 1897 [Hardcover] Author:- Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William),

[Read by Stefan Rudnicki]An eerie and macabre collection of stories from Robert W. Chambers, author of ''The King in Yellow.'' - - Considered by many to be the father of supernatural fiction, Robert W. Chambers' work continues to influence writers today. Originally published in 1897, ''The Mystery of Choice'' brings together eight chilling tales, most of them set in Brittany. Distinguished by its atmospheric use of natural scenery, this important collection presents an author at the peak of his craft. Included here are: ''The Purple Emperor,'' ''Pompe Funebre,'' ''The Messenger,'' ''The White Shadow,'' ''Passeur,'' ''The Key to Grief,'' A Matter of Interest,'' and ''Envoy.''

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