The other stories also mainly fall into the category of subtle and ambiguous horror, but are on the whole much less successful. Suffice to say it’s one of the great examples of subtle and ambiguous horror, a story of a governess who believes she must save two children from a ghost. So much has been written about The Turn of the Screw that to say any more would be superfluous. All in all, a wonderful way to spend time with Henry James.Ghost Stories of Henry James is a Wordsworth collection that includes James’ best-known ghostly tale, The Turn of the Screw, plus nine short stories. His portrayals of the various characters involved with a silent ghost with a doomed romantic past is captivating and realistic. Mark Zeisler’s reading of Sir Edmond Orme is chilling to the bone and yet oddly enjoyable. The ending of this one is most interesting. Jim Frangione, one of my favorite narrators, in The Ghostly Rental tells of a student curious and obsessed with the possibly haunted house he has rented. Corinna May’s voice is pure pleasure. The Real Right Thing is a story about stirring up old bones and a biographical undertaking. Owen Wingrave, the title character of the story is a most appealing character the house is spooky for sure, but nevertheless I loved being in it. The delightful James Warwick (I’ve been an admirer since the Agatha Christie series Tommy and Tuppence) creates a battlefield amongst a traditional military family a fascinating stately home in England, complete with glowering ancestors leering from the portraits lining the halls. She also narrates The Way It Came: the story concerns a very odd not so romantic threesome.

This audio version presents this masterpiece in a whole new and very interesting light. I was so happy to hear the narrator of At The Existentialist Cafe on this audio! Antonia Beamish’s rich and thoughtful reading of the following two stories is a treasure. I do believe The Turn of the Screw she narrates is one of the best audio editions out there. A story of legacy and neglect of same, and the somewhat horrific aftermath which ensues. It's a shame the Master isn't able to hear her read The Romance of Certain Old Clothes. Anne Undeland reads with a voice perfect for James. Alison Larkin provides fine acting a dash of comedy, emotion and chill in The Third Person.

It’s a complicated and fascinating story and Epstein handles the material admirably. Jonathan Epstein deserves a medal for The Jolly Corner, very Jamesian, with an unexpected and fitting ending.

This can only be due to the skill of the narrators and I feel they should each be noted. James is known for his lengthy sentences nevertheless, I found the stories an easy listen. These stories are so rich with language and plot every single one is a delight.

Henry james ghost stories collection