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They Do Return but Gently Lead

by Catherine Lim
They Do Return but Gently Lead - Thryft
They Do Return but Gently Lead - Thryft

Supernatural tales that defy societal superstitions.

This book would be a good read for those seeking eerie and captivating stories that blend the supernatural with societal beliefs. With its collection of diverse narratives, readers will be taken on a haunting journey through the paranormal. From a boy escaping malevolent ghouls to the suspicions surrounding a priest's albino child, each tale in this book will keep you on the edge of your seat. Experience the power of imagination and delve into the world of the supernatural in these thought-provoking and atmospheric stories.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

They Do Return but Gently Lead

by Catherine Lim
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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ISBN: 9789812042033
Authors: Catherine Lim
Publisher: Times Books International
Date of Publication: 1995-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asian Literature, Fiction, Literary Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.26
(rated by 72 readers)

Description

A collection of supernatural-themed stories from a major Singaporean writerA boy is given a girl’s name so that he can escape the attention of malignant ghouls.A devout Catholic priest is suspected of hanky-panky with a submissive Chinese wife when she gives birth to an albino child.A young girl student dies before her English examinations, but still manages to write an out-of-point essay for the Cambridge Syndicate.From societal superstitions and the imagination come these 15 tales of the paranormal.This title is being reissued under the new Marshall Cavendish Literary Fiction series, which seeks to introduce some of the best works of Singapore literature to a new generation of readers . Some have been evergreen titles over the years, others have been unjustly neglected. Authors in the series Catherine Lim, Claire Tham, Colin Cheong, Michael Chiang, Minfong Ho, Ovidia Yu and Philip Jeyaretnam.
 

Supernatural tales that defy societal superstitions.

This book would be a good read for those seeking eerie and captivating stories that blend the supernatural with societal beliefs. With its collection of diverse narratives, readers will be taken on a haunting journey through the paranormal. From a boy escaping malevolent ghouls to the suspicions surrounding a priest's albino child, each tale in this book will keep you on the edge of your seat. Experience the power of imagination and delve into the world of the supernatural in these thought-provoking and atmospheric stories.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.