Devon Ghost Tales

These spooky ghost tales from one of Britain's most ancient counties are vividly retold by local storyteller Janet Dowling. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these stories are as eerie and mysterious as the windswept moorland, wild shorelines and rugged landscapes from which they derive. Here you will find stories of a voice beyond the grave, a ghost on the pivot between heaven and hell, and the spectres of Viking princes on moonlit roads. Richly illustrated by Vicky Jocher with original drawings, these atmospheric tales are perfect for reading aloud in front of a roaring fire or alone under the covers on dark, stormy nights.

JANET DOWLING has been a professional storyteller for almost 20 years, researching and telling stories to audiences across the world. She runs the Devon Storytellers group, has an MA in Creative Writing, is the author of Surrey Folk Tales, and has written several articles on storytelling. She is a member of the Norman Locker Observatory where she helps in the planetarium, as well as telling stories of the stars which aids star constellation recognition. She has performed 'Lust and Revenge; Passion of the Night Skies' around the UK as well as her family friendly show 'The Other Night Sky', which tells tales from other cultures. Janet lives in Sidmouth, Devon.