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The Haunted Baronet and Others: Ghost Stories 1861-70

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Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu was an Irish writer known for his Gothic novels and horror stories, whose works have had a profound impact on literature. more

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