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Victorian Vignettes
Discover the charm of Gaslamp Horror fiction and the Victorian era's macabre tales. Delve into forgotten authors, unsettling narratives, & the intriguing interplay of history & horror literature in this captivating journey through the shadows of the past.
By A. B. Frank
“Gaslamp Horror sounds so fun and frightening, so I figured you all could get scared with me.”...
“Gaslamp Horror sounds so fun and frightening, so I figured you all could get scared with me.”
Patricia J.L. 👻🧶🖊️, Twisting the Myths
Before Spider-Noir: How Victorian Literature Shaped the Modern Origin Story
Jun 23•A. B. Frank
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In Plain Sight, Unseen – The Second Edition Is Out Today
Today is the release of the second edition of In Plain Sight, Unseen, now published by Rotary & Co.
Jun 22•A. B. Frank
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The Historical Worlds of Steven Knight: From Peaky Blinders to Taboo
The screenwriter behind Britain’s grittiest period dramas
Jun 15•A. B. Frank
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The Imminent Arrival of my Gaslamp Horror Collection
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Unveiling the Rise of Occult Detectives in Victorian Literature and Beyond
Nov 13, 2023•A. B. Frank
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Jun 8•A. B. Frank
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Leslie S. Klinger and the Art of Annotation
Sep 22, 2025•A. B. Frank
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Victorian Vignettes