Thomcat
11/4/2026
Spooky seven story collection, perfect for the season. Chosen because the version I listened to was read by RC Bray.
Of these 7 stories, 5 have the same character - a British antique dealer named Geoff Ashden. I liked Portland Bill and The Last Day of Miss Dorinda Molyneaux, and also The Ugly House (which didn't have Ashden). The Dumbledore didn't really fit the rest of the Ashden stories and wasn't great. I am not a fan of creepy dolls, but The Doll is a pretty good tale.
The late Robert Westall published mostly stories for young folk - this is his only publication for adults.