The Haunted Hotel & Other Stories by Wilkie Collins (Paperback)

Main Description

Discover the darker side of Wilkie Collins in The Haunted Hotel & Other Stories, an atmospheric collection of Gothic mysteries, ghostly encounters and unsettling tales from the celebrated Victorian novelist.

At the heart of the collection is The Haunted Hotel, a gripping novella set in Venice, where an ancient palazzo converted into a hotel conceals a sinister secret. Combining the intrigue of a detective mystery with supernatural horror, Collins draws readers into a world of dark waterways, suspicious circumstances and a doomed countess.

The accompanying stories explore equally disturbing possibilities, from mysterious apparitions and moving corpses to family curses and a pair of spectacles with terrifying powers. Together, these tales reveal Collins' gift for suspense and his fascination with the unexplained.

Why Customers Buy It

✓ An intriguing collection of Victorian Gothic and supernatural fiction
✓ Combines detective-style mysteries with traditional ghost stories
✓ Includes the celebrated novella The Haunted Hotel
✓ Ideal for readers who enjoy classic suspense and eerie short stories
✓ An affordable addition to a classic literature collection

Mystery & Supernatural Edition Details

✓ Paperback from Wordsworth's Mystery & Supernatural series
✓ Distinctive illustrated cover design
✓ Collection of supernatural and mystery stories
✓ Edited and introduced by David Stuart Davies

Stories Included

The Haunted Hotel • The Dream Woman • Mrs Zant and the Ghost • A Terribly Strange Bed • Miss Jéromette and the Clergyman • The Dead Hand • Blow Up with the Brig! • Nine o'Clock • The Devil's Spectacles

Book Details

Author - Wilkie Collins
Series - Wordsworth Mystery & Supernatural
Format - Paperback
Pages - 336
Published - 8 May 2006
Edited and Introduced by - David Stuart Davies

About the Author

Wilkie Collins (1824–1889) was an English novelist and playwright, widely regarded as a pioneer of detective and sensation fiction. Best known for The Woman in White and The Moonstone, he developed intricate mysteries filled with secrets, suspense and unexpected twists. His fascination with unusual circumstances and the darker side of human nature also shaped his supernatural stories.

Continue Your Reading

For more atmospheric mysteries and unsettling classics, discover The Ghost Stories of Edith Wharton, Man-size in Marble and Other Grim Tales by E. Nesbit, or Dracula by Bram Stoker. Explore our wider Classic Literature collection for more Gothic fiction, supernatural tales and enduring literary favourites.