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Leslie S. Klinger (May 2nd 1946 — ) is an American attorney and literary critic. He is particularly well-known for his literary work involving Sherlock Holmes. He has edited and annotated many volumes and contributed literary essays to publications.


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Haunted Tales

Various
Cross-Era International Literature Short Story

Haunted Tales

What really shines about this collection is the informative introductions to each and every one of the stories.

October 30, 2023October 29, 2023 by S. Hargrave — Comment on Haunted Tales

Weird Women & Haunted Houses

Various
19th Century 20th Century American-UK Horror Short Story

Weird Women & Haunted Houses

As much as I rarely buy newly published books, I make exceptions for curations of ghost stories and new printings of old, often forgotten work. This is a special Halloween review of Weird Women and Haunted Houses.

October 30, 2020December 3, 2020 by S. Hargrave — Comment on Weird Women & Haunted Houses
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