William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world's most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.
This collection of M. R. James' supernatural stories is read by critically acclaimed star of stage and screen, Sir Michael Hordern.
Included here are some of M. R. James' most beloved stories, including Number 13; Count Magnus; Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book; The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral; Lost Hearts; alongside many more spine-tingling tales.
The historical context and rural settings of these short stories enhance the horror and fantasy elements, making them some of the best in the genre. The small town settings, a common feature in M. R. James top-rated tales, add a unique charm.
For fans of H. P. Lovecraft (At the Mountains of Madness), Henry James (The Turn of the Screw), Jess Kidd (The Night Ship), and Elizabeth Macneal (The Haunting Season).
