R. H. Malden

R. H. Malden (1879–1951), richard Henry Malden led a distinguished ecclesiastical career, serving as Vicar of Headingley, Leeds, and later as Dean of Wells Cathedral until his death. But he's remembered today primarily for his connection to M.R. James, whom he knew for more than thirty years and greatly admired. Malden's only collection of supernatural fiction, Nine Ghosts, was written as a tribute to his friend's memory, but time has shown that Malden was far more than a mere imitator.

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Nine Ghosts,the stories in Nine Ghosts demonstrate Malden's deep understanding of the Jamesian tradition while establishing his own distinct voice. Like James, Malden drew on his scholarly background and antiquarian interests, but he brought his own perspective to the form. The collection includes tales like "The Dining-Room Fireplace," "The Sundial," and "The Thirteenth Tree," each carefully crafted to create the kind of atmospheric unease that James perfected.

Edition Details

• This is a full clothbound edition limited to 300 copies.

External Links

• R. H. Malden. ISFDB entry for R. H. Malden
• Nine Ghosts. ISFDB entry for Nine Ghosts