November Night Tales

Cover and illustrations by Alisdair Wood. Introduction by Peter Bell.

"History fades into prehistoric darkness..." — "The Wolf Book"

Each story in November Night Tales is a differently colored gem whose many facets reflect the lively mind of the author. Henry C. Mercer’s life-long interest in world mythology, fairy tales, local legend, symbols, and artifacts form the fabric of his tales. Here, the reader will find vanishing castles, secret sects, biological weapons, sinister wilderness, lycanthropy, possessed dolls, and mythical lands. The characters in each story are driven to explore the unknown, face their fears, and perhaps discover something of themselves in the process. The compelling narratives, infused with intelligence and humanity, leave the reader curious why the stories remain virtually unknown today, and mournful that there are not more to explore. United at last with the six original November night tales is a seventh, posthumously published story, The Well of Monte Corbo. First published in 1928, this new edition is fully illustrated by Alisdair Wood and features an introduction by Peter Bell.

Contents:

• "Introduction" by Peter Bell
• "Castle Valley"
• "The North Ferry Bridge"
• "The Blackbirds"
• "The Wolf Book"
• "The Dolls' Castle"
• "The Sunken City"
• "The Well of Monte Corbo"
• "Acknowledgements"