Hartley (L.P.) Night Fears
£250
and other stories
London, Putnam, 1924.
First edition. 8vo. Original green cloth lettered in gilt.
A collection of short stories by L.P. Hartley of The Go-Between fame, exploring themes of psychological tension and the supernatural. The titular story, “Night Fears,” delves into the anxieties of a night watchman confronted by his own fears.
In stock
Mild foxing; spine slightly dulled, small work to upper cover.
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