“If any of my stories succeed in causing their readers to feel pleasantly uncomfortable when walking along a solitary road at nightfall, I shall consider that I have done my job.” — M. R. James Prepare yourself for shivers that sneak up from behind and whispers that follow you down silent corridors. Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by M. R. James is the definitive collection of classic English ghost stories—elegant, eerie, and expertly crafted to disturb. Rooted in scholarly calm but steeped in creeping dread, these stories unfold in ancient libraries, country manors, and shadowy ruins—worlds where dusty manuscripts awaken vengeful spirits and seemingly innocuous relics harbor hidden horrors. For lovers of psychological suspense and supernatural suggestion, these tales remain unrivaled. Let M. R. James take you to the edge of the known—and beyond.