Welsh Tales of Terror - R. Chetwynd-Hayes - 1975 Fontana Books Paperback - Justin Todd Cover

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Condition: Acceptable. Please see the images for more details. May show signs of wear such as:
• Shelf wear or scuffing on the cover
• Creases, marks, or tears on pages or dust jacket
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Cover art: Justin Todd

Back of Book Blurb: “Wales - the land of myth and magic, where phantoms lurk in the deep, dark mines and the wild mountain heights shiver with the echoes of age-old horror...

The death bell of Llantwit The dark lady of Boverton

The Montgomery rats

The shrieking ghost of Brecon The night-hag of Glamorgan

The Carmarthen goblin

The devil of Cylfant

The hell-hounds of Bala

Grippingly gruesome tales by Caradoc Evans, Richard Hughes, Glyn Jones, Arthur Machen, Elliot O'Donnell, Angus Wilson and other brilliant storytellers.”

Additional blurb: “Welsh Tales of Terror (1975) is a chilling anthology edited by R. Chetwynd-Hayes, showcasing a collection of eerie tales rooted in Welsh folklore and landscapes. This volume brings together stories from notable authors such as Glyn Jones, Hazel F. Looker, John Christopher, W. Howells, Arthur Machen, D. E. Jenkins, Angus Wilson, L. P. Davies (writing as Richard Bridgeman), Marie Trevelyan, Caradoc Evans, Dorothy K. Haynes, Ronald Seth, and R. Chetwynd-Hayes himself. Each narrative delves into the supernatural, exploring themes of haunted locales, mythical creatures, and age-old legends that permeate the Welsh countryside. The anthology is further enhanced by the evocative cover art of Justin Todd, capturing the haunting essence of the stories within.”