Grim Tales


Read by Peter Yearsley

(4.6 stars; 240 reviews)

Grim Tales by E. Nesbit invites listeners into a realm where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, and the supernatural lurks just beyond the veil of everyday life. This collection of stories weaves together elements of horror and the uncanny, exploring the delicate balance between fear and affection.

Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century England, these tales delve into the hidden corners of existence, where the boundaries between the living and the dead blur. Nesbit's unique storytelling style combines a sense of wonder with an undercurrent of unease, making each narrative both intriguing and thought-provoking.

With themes of love, loss, and the unknown, Grim Tales stands out as a distinctive work that challenges the conventions of horror. E. Nesbit's ability to evoke emotion while exploring the darker aspects of life offers a rich listening experience for those drawn to the supernatural.

Chapters

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The Ebony Frame 29:23 Read by Peter Yearsley
John Charrington's Wedding 17:29 Read by Peter Yearsley
Uncle Abraham's Romance 8:30 Read by Peter Yearsley
The Mystery of the Semi-Detached 8:33 Read by Peter Yearsley
From the Dead - part 1 16:31 Read by Peter Yearsley
From the Dead - part 2 8:57 Read by Peter Yearsley
From the Dead - part 3 8:37 Read by Peter Yearsley
Man-size in Marble 34:15 Read by Peter Yearsley
The Mass for the Dead 22:38 Read by Peter Yearsley

Reviews


(5 stars)

Peter Yeardsley (sp) is my favorite Librivox reader and he totally fits the horror genre with that balanced tone and his prosody is superb!


(3.5 stars)

Very good reading of some pretty creepy stories.

Return


(4 stars)

Definitely one of the more memorable stories in the selection, largely due to Mr. Yearsley's well modulated voice. Perfect balancing down to the last eerie intonation. Brilliant reader.

Enjoyed it ... Recommended for fans of the genre


(5 stars)

Mr. Yearsley's voice is divinely smooth and easy on the shell-like. Thank you, sir!

Good Listen...


(5 stars)

Fun stories. Reminded me of the "Dark Fantasy" series.

wondeful


(5 stars)

wonderful book it gave me the willies

Peter Yearsley is always extraordinary


(5 stars)

Although I shy away from most Librivox books, ( it seems most people with a burning desire to donate their narration skills have those very chipper voices that read everything as if they're doing kindergarten library hour), Peter Yearsley is a pleasure. He is also a very polite and kind gentleman, and actually took the time to answer the emails I sent complimenting him. The only drawback is that there are not more E. Nesbit stories narrated by him.

Entertaining but all sad endings


(4 stars)

First of all 5 stars to the narrator Peter Yearsley. What a lovely voice. The stories are really all rather more sad than scary. They are ghost stories almost with a moral. I enjoyed the stories and they were short, made for nice light entertainment while driving.