The Bishop of Hell and Other Stories by Marjorie Bowen

Her books are much sought after by aficianados of gothic horror and received praise from critics. Several of her books were adapted as films. Many of these stories were published as Berkley Medallion Books. As Joseph Shearing, she wrote several sinister gothic romances full of terror and mystery. Preedy, John Winch, Robert Paye and Margaret Campbell. She also wrote under the names Joseph Shearing, George R. Her total output numbers over 150 volumes with the bulk of her work under the ‘Bowen’ pseudonym.

Gabrielle Margaret Vere Long n e Campbell 1885 1952, who wrote under the pseudonym of Marjorie Bowen, was a British author who wrote historical romances, supernatural horror stories, popular history and biography. Her works include: The Viper of Milan: A Romance of Lombardy 1906, The Glen O’ Weeping 1907, The Sword Decides! 1908, The Leopard and the Lily 1909, I Will Maintain 1910, Defender of the Faith 1911, God and the King 1911, Lover’s Knots 1912, The Quest of Glory 1912, The Rake’s Progress 1912, The Soldier From Virginia 1912, God’s Playthings 1912, The Governor of England 1913 and A Knight of Spain 1913. Gabrielle Margaret Vere Long nee Campbell 1885 1952, who wrote under the pseudonym of Marjorie Bowen, was a British author who wrote historical romances, supernatural horror stories, popular history and biography. A fine copy in fine dust jacket with mild rubbing to black background ink at upper spine end, front corner tips and front spine fold. Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 247. Ashley, Who's Who in Horror and Fantasy Fiction, p. one of the great supernatural writers of this century.' - Sullivan (ed), The Penguin Encyclopedia of Horror and the Supernatural, pp. A collection of twelve stories including the nasty 'Kecksies' and other excellent tales selected by Bowen as her personal favorites with perceptive introduction by Michael Sadleir. viii-x 12-230, original green cloth, spine panel stamped in gold. Bowen, Marjorie (pseudonym of Gabrielle Margaret Vere Campbell Long).

The Bishop of Hell and Other Stories by Marjorie Bowen