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World-renowned cartoonist Seth returns with three new ghost stories for 2025.
Reading a ghost story on Christmas Eve was once as much a part of traditional Christmas celebrations as turkey, eggnog, and Santa Claus. World-famous cartoonist Seth selects and beautifully illustrates each book for this beloved series in his own inimitable way, bringing back these classic Christmas ghost stories for readers across North America.
When young Marcia is sent to stay with relatives, she's drawn to their houseguest, Lady Ferry: a mysterious old woman who wanders the gardens, with a memory longer than humanly possible. Everyone has rumours to share, and Marcia soon wonders if Lady Ferry is cursed to live forever--or if she's even alive at all.
Sarah Orne Jewett
Sarah Orne Jewett captured the quiet rhythms of small-town life with warmth, precision, and deep empathy. Born in 1849 in Maine, she drew inspiration from coastal communities and the people she knew intimately. A belief in simplicity, connection, and the value of everyday experience shaped her philosophy and storytelling.Subtle observation and gentle realism define the heart of her work. In works such asn The Country of the Pointed Firs, she explored community, memory, and the bonds that shape human lives in a cohesive and fluid narrative. Thoughtful storytelling reveals how place, friendship, and shared experience create meaning over time.Enduring influence has made her a key voice in American regional writing. Readers and writers have admired her ability to bring quiet lives into lasting focus. Today, her work remains widely read, valued for its grace, insight, and enduring sense of place.
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