Beschrijving
Eleven stories in a darker mood from Hugh Ashton, the acclaimed author of the Deed Box and Dispatch-box of Sherlock Holmes adventures. Here he explores the theme of the unknown that lurks behind our everyday world, waiting for its chance to escape and wreak havoc.
The settings range from a 16th-century Italian galley, through a 19th century country house, to the author’s home city of Lichfield.
Contains strong language and adult themes. Bee-bee – a rag doll who helps her owner cope with life’s ups and downs What you find in a skip – it can be surprising Babysitter – something nasty in the Coopers’ woodshed Time thieves – they steal time and dreams and energy Ships in the night – \
