A Ghost Story for Christmas Books in Order
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The A Ghost Story for Christmas series is a collection of ghost stories by M. R. James, first published between 1904 and 1925. Each story typically centers on a discovery—often of historical or religious significance—that leads to supernatural consequences. The narratives are set in rural England, often involving antiquities, old buildings, or mysterious rituals, and emphasize atmospheric tension and subtle horror.
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In the order the books were originally released.
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1904 · Montague Rhodes James
"Lost Hearts" is a ghost story by British writer M. R. James, first published in The Pall Mall Magazine in 1895. It was later included in his…
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1904 · Montague Rhodes James
"The Ash-tree" is a ghost story written by British author M. R. James. It was first published in his 1904 collection Ghost Stories of an Antiquary…
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1904 · Montague Rhodes James
"The Treasure of Abbot Thomas" is a ghost story by M. R. James, first published in Ghost Stories of an Antiquary in 1904 and later included in The…
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Buy on Amazon1925 · Montague Rhodes James
"A Warning to the Curious" is a ghost story by M. R. James, first published in 1925 in the London Mercury and later included in his collection of the…
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What order should I read the A Ghost Story for Christmas books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Lost Hearts”. Start with “Lost Hearts.”
How many books are in the A Ghost Story for Christmas series?
We list 4 books by Montague Rhodes James , published between 1904–1925.
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