Ethel Lina White's 'Fear Stalks the Village' is a British mystery classic that follows the sinister events in a quaint village where an unknown assailant is spreading fear and paranoia among the villagers. White's literary style is characterized by intricate plots, well-developed characters, and a keen sense of suspense that keeps readers guessing until the very end. Set in the early 20th century, the novel reflects the societal concerns and anxieties of the time, making it a gripping and timeless read for fans of classic mysteries. White's attention to detail and expert storytelling make 'Fear Stalks the Village' a standout in the genre. Ethel Lina White, a prolific British author known for her gripping mystery novels, drew inspiration from real-life events and her observations of human behavior to create this chilling tale of intrigue and deception. Her ability to craft compelling narratives with unexpected twists has solidified her reputation as a master of the mystery genre. I highly recommend 'Fear Stalks the Village' to readers who enjoy classic mysteries filled with suspense, vivid characters, and a plot that keeps them on the edge of their seat. White's skillful storytelling and ability to keep readers engaged make this novel a must-read for fans of the genre.

It was a model English village, filled with flowers, Tudor cottages, and cobbled streets. Joan Brook loved working there as a companion to Lady d'Arcy, living in the huge mansion with its surrounding park. And small though the village was, it was not too small for Joan to have found a man there whom she could love. Suddenly the peaceful surface of life there is shattered as a poisonous letter is received by the town's most saintly citizen. It is followed by others; no one is safe from the anonymous letter writer. And the letters bring death. In the anguished days that follow, Joan realizes her own danger. For to receive on of these letters could mean the end of her love - and her life! We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

It was a model English village, filled with flowers, Tudor cottages, and cobbled streets. Joan Brook loved working there as a companion to Lady d'Arcy, living in the huge mansion with its surrounding park. And small though the village was, it was not too small for Joan to have found a man there whom she could love. Suddenly the peaceful surface of life there is shattered as a poisonous letter is received by the town's most saintly citizen. It is followed by others; no one is safe from the anonymous letter writer. And the letters bring death. In the anguished days that follow, Joan realizes her own danger. For to receive on of these letters could mean the end of her love - and her life! Ethel Lina White was a British crime writer, best known for her novel The Wheel Spins, on which the Alfred Hitchcock film, The Lady Vanishes, was based. She left employment in a government job working for the Ministry of Pensions in order to pursue writing, which was to make her one of the best known crime writers in Britain and the USA during the 1930s and '40s.

Edited versionFull of unique charactersClassic storyFull of fascinating surprisesIt was an English village, full of flowers, Tudor huts and cobbled streets. Joan Brook worked there as Lady de RC's companion and lived in a large mansion with another park. And if the village was small, it was not uncommon for Joan to find a man here who loved her. By sending a poisoned letter from the holiest citizen of the city, the standard of living there is suddenly broken. Looking for others; No one is safe from the letter of the anonymous author. And brings death letters. In the painful days that follow, the young man realizes the danger. Because these letters can mean the end of your love - and his life! This village was beautiful. It sits in a Downs pit, and is quite budget-friendly - starting with a flowered shawl from the gardens, and then growing into a large shawl, lilies and lavender. Bees gather on sweet fragrant plants with thousands of motors now spinning.

It was a model English village, filled with flowers, Tudor cottages, and cobbled streets. Joan Brook loved working there as a companion to Lady d'Arcy, living in the huge mansion with its surrounding park. And small though the village was, it was not too small for Joan to have found a man there whom she could love. Suddenly the peaceful surface of life there is shattered as a poisonous letter is received by the town's most saintly citizen. It is followed by others; no one is safe from the anonymous letter writer. And the letters bring death. In the anguished days that follow, Joan realizes her own danger. For to receive on of these letters could mean the end of her love - and her life!

The village was beautiful. It was enfolded in a hollow of the Downs, and wrapped up snugly-first, in a floral shawl of gardens, and then, in a great green shawl of fields. Lilies and lavender grew in abundance. Bees clustered over sweet-scented herbs with the hum of a myriad spinning-wheels.Although the cottages which lined the cobbled street were perfect specimens of Tudor architecture, the large houses on the green were, chiefly, of later date. The exception was a mellow Elizabethan mansion-'Spout Manor', on Miss Asprey's printed note-paper-but known locally by its original name of 'The Spout'. This was the residence of Miss Decima Asprey, the queen of the village-an elderly spinster of beautiful appearance and character, and possessed of the essential private means.Miss Asprey's subjects were not only well-bred and charming, but endowed with such charity that there was no poverty or unemployment in the village. The ladies had not to grapple with a servant problem, which oiled the wheels of hospitality. If family feuds existed, they were not advertised, and private lives were shielded by drawn blinds. Consequently, the social tone was fragrant as rosemary, and scandal nearly as rare as a unicorn.