An Episode of Cathedral History
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An Episode of Cathedral History

By M. R. JamesNarrated by Peter Coates
Length36m

About this audiobook

An Episode of Cathedral History is one of M. R. James's most quietly chilling tales—a masterwork of subtle horror, antiquarian mystery, and creeping dread. Behind the stone walls of a venerable English cathedral, the past stirs with a presence that should have remained undisturbed. In this haunting narrative, the mundane slips imperceptibly into the macabre. A scholar's inquiry unlocks a forgotten secret; shadows lengthen; and something long sealed away begins to wake. With James's signature blend of erudition, atmosphere, and mounting unease, this tale draws the listener into a world where ancient relics conceal more than dust, and history is anything but dead. Perfect for a candlelit evening or a solitary walk through fog-bound streets.

Audiobook details

GenreHorror, General Fiction
Length36 mins
Narrated byPeter Coates
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateMay 12, 2025
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1An Episode of Cathedral History-Intro
2An Episode of Cathedral History
3An Episode of Cathedral History-Outro

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