- Hardcover: 310 pages
- Publisher: McClelland & Stewart; 1st Edition edition (April 1 1990)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0771061552
- ISBN-13: 978-0771061554
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 15 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 522 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #591,307 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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These nineteen fascinating stories are unlike any others L.M. Montgomery ever wrote. Filled with strange and supernatural occurrences, they are peopled with drunkards, embezzlers, and thieves: A woman confesses to murder after she has passed away. . . . A righteous deacon gets a taste of his own bitter medicine. . . . An amateur photographer records a dark deed. . . . The ghost of a woman's sweetheart comes to bid her good-bye. . . . Somber, dark, and brooding, these intriguing stories suggest that love really can last beyond death and that poetic justice does exist. Each of these wonderful tales is full of the strength of Montgomery's own inner resources.
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These nineteen fascinating stories are unlike any others L.M. Montgomery ever wrote. Filled with strange and supernatural occurrences, they are peopled with drunkards, embezzlers, and thieves: A woman confesses to murder after she has passed away. . . . A righteous deacon gets a taste of his own bitter medicine. . . . An amateur photographer records a dark deed. . . . The ghost of a woman's sweetheart comes to bid her good-bye. . . . Somber, dark, and brooding, these intriguing stories suggest that love really can last beyond death and that poetic justice does exist. Each of these wonderful tales is full of the strength of Montgomery's own inner resources.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Collection of Short Stories,
By A Customer
One of the very very few chances to view Lucy Maud Montgomery in a darker light. These tales are all excellent and interesting, as L.M. touches on the supernatural, gothic, and mystery. "The Red Room," is L.M.'s attempt at a gothic story, and her powers of description and story-telling don't let her down. "Some Fools and a Saint," the longest story in the collection, is a truly wonderful mystery story - and you probably won't guess how this one turns out either. This is my favorite collection of L.M. tales, because it's diverse and adult, and for once L.M. lets darker characters and events have their way, instead of her tales with the more upbeat, romantic, happily-ever-after plots. Although I love all of her other books, I think "Among the Shadows" is a compelling group of stories which shouldn't be missed - especially by any L.M. fan.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Shows different interesting stories by L.M. Montgomery!!,
By A Customer
This book contains mysteries and spooky tales--not the kind of stories this author is famous for--but after reading the book I was pleasantly surprised! Lucy can write so many kinds of things. Also there are morals included which she does so well. There are stories that will make you laugh, cry, and shake your head at the actions the characters take! But also there are characters not unlike those in the Anne and Emily books Lucy created. The only part I didn't like was the one story called "Some Fools and a Saint", it just ran to long and some parts confused me (can't tell you got to read it) but I guess that's why their called fools! lol I loved the rest of the stories and its hard to pick the best b/c their all so good. But here are a few: "The House Party at Smoky Island" "The Tryst with the White Lady" (as seen on the cover) "White Magic" "The Closed Door" "A Redeeming Sacrafice" and many many more! 20 stories in all and I highly reccomend you get this book--it has totally sold me on getting more collections of short stories by this author!
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4.5 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews) 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Collection of Short Stories,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
One of the very very few chances to view Lucy Maud Montgomery in a darker light. These tales are all excellent and interesting, as L.M. touches on the supernatural, gothic, and mystery. "The Red Room," is L.M.'s attempt at a gothic story, and her powers of description and story-telling don't let her down. "Some Fools and a Saint," the longest story in the collection, is a truly wonderful mystery story - and you probably won't guess how this one turns out either. This is my favorite collection of L.M. tales, because it's diverse and adult, and for once L.M. lets darker characters and events have their way, instead of her tales with the more upbeat, romantic, happily-ever-after plots. Although I love all of her other books, I think "Among the Shadows" is a compelling group of stories which shouldn't be missed - especially by any L.M. fan. 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Shows different interesting stories by L.M. Montgomery!!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This book contains mysteries and spooky tales--not the kind of stories this author is famous for--but after reading the book I was pleasantly surprised! Lucy can write so many kinds of things. Also there are morals included which she does so well. There are stories that will make you laugh, cry, and shake your head at the actions the characters take! But also there are characters not unlike those in the Anne and Emily books Lucy created. The only part I didn't like was the one story called "Some Fools and a Saint", it just ran to long and some parts confused me (can't tell you got to read it) but I guess that's why their called fools! lol I loved the rest of the stories and its hard to pick the best b/c their all so good. But here are a few: "The House Party at Smoky Island" "The Tryst with the White Lady" (as seen on the cover) "White Magic" "The Closed Door" "A Redeeming Sacrafice" and many many more! 20 stories in all and I highly reccomend you get this book--it has totally sold me on getting more collections of short stories by this author!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ghost stories for people who don't like ghost stories,
By Kathleen B. Gillet - Published on Amazon.com
Montgomery's short stories start us with some typical PEI characters, and surprise us with some not-so-typical behaviors! Just remember, Anne's haunted wood may have come to life...
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