Strange Tales Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn 1810-1865 creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Curious, if True" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a collection of strange tales written in the mid-19th century. The opening story, "The Old Nurse's Story," introduces readers to Miss Rosamond, an orphan, and her nurse, who recounts the tragic history of Rosamond's family, leading to a haunting narrative set in Furnivall Manor House, steeped in memories of loss and mystery. The beginning of the book presents the old nurse sharing her experiences with Miss Rosamond, beginning from the circumstances of her parents’ death and the promise she made to her mistress on her deathbed. As they move to Furnivall Manor, the nurse describes the eerie atmosphere of the grand, yet dilapidated home, hinting at its dark legacy. Strange occurrences unfold as Miss Rosamond hears the whispers of a ghostly child and eerie organ music that seems to echo through the house, setting the stage for an unfolding tale about family, secrets, and the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The old nurse's story -- The Poor Clare -- Lois the Witch -- The Grey Woman -- Curious, if true. Release date is 2008-03-19 Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Short stories Horror tales Curiosities and wonders -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24879 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24879 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133553.0 24879