For the Blood Is the Life and Other Stories
By F. Marion Crawford
Length7h 12m
About this audiobook
In "For the Blood Is the Life and Other Stories," F. Marion Crawford masterfully weaves a tapestry of gothic horror and eerie intrigue, delving into themes of mortality, superstition, and the supernatural. The collection features a diverse range of tales that combine rich character studies with haunting atmospheres, showcasing Crawford's prowess in creating suspenseful narratives. With its late Victorian setting, this compilation reflects the era's fascination with psychological depth and the macabre, aligning Crawford with literary contemporaries such as Henry James and M.R. James, while carving out a unique niche in supernatural fiction. F. Marion Crawford, an American author born in 1854, spent significant time in Italy, a locale that inspired much of his writing. His multicultural experiences enriched his narrative voice, allowing him to explore the Gothic tradition with a distinctively cosmopolitan flair. Crawford's adept blending of local folklore and universal themes illustrates not only his literary talents but also his deep understanding of human fears and desires, elements that resonate throughout these captivating stories. For readers seeking an immersive escape into the darker sides of human nature and spectral lore, "For the Blood Is the Life and Other Stories" is a compelling choice. Crawford's vivid storytelling invites readers into realms where the line between the living and the dead blurs, making this anthology a must-read for fans of Gothic literature and those intrigued by the mysteries of existence.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (95)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHorror
Length7 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 22, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
6The Upper Berth
2The Dead Smile
7By the Waters of Paradise
3The Screaming Skull
8The Doll's Ghost
4Man Overboard!
9The King's Messenger
5For the Blood Is the Life
Salve Venetia (Vol.1&2)F. Marion Crawford23h 37m3.9 (39)$1 · $0.00
Ave Roma Immortalis: The History of Eternal Rome (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)F. Marion Crawford17h 14m4.0 (158)$2 · $0.00
Love in Idleness: A Bar Harbour TaleF. Marion Crawford3h 9m3.4 (45)$2 · $0.00
Don OrsinoF. Marion Crawford15h 27m3.9 (12)$2 · $0.00
Mr. Isaacs, A Tale of Modern IndiaF. Marion Crawford7h 54m3.4 (17)$2 · $0.00
The Little City of HopeF. Marion Crawford3h 20m3.7 (318)$2 · $0.00
An American PoliticianF. Marion Crawford9h 15m$2 · $0.00
Paul PatoffF. Marion Crawford12h 8m$1 · $0.00
Doctor Claudius, A True StoryF. Marion Crawford9h 36m3.6 (65)$2 · $0.00
The Diva's RubyF. Marion Crawford11h 9m$2 · $0.00
The PrimadonnaF. Marion Crawford10h 46m3.6 (53)$2 · $0.00
CeciliaF. Marion Crawford12h3.7 (12)$2 · $0.00
In the Palace of the KingF. Marion Crawford9h 56m3.2 (19)$1 · $0.00
For the Blood Is the Life and Other StoriesF. Marion Crawford7h 46m3.8 (95)$2 · $0.00
Sant' IlarioF. Marion Crawford15h 46m3.9 (12)$2 · $0.00
A Tale of a Lonely ParishF. Marion Crawford10h 38m$2 · $0.00
The Undesirable GovernessF. Marion Crawford2h 29m$1 · $0.00
Khaled, A Tale of ArabiaF. Marion Crawford4h 38m3.9 (101)$1 · $0.00
Paul PatoffF. Marion Crawford11h 54m3.6 (69)$1 · $0.00
DRACULA (Annotated)Bram Stoker17h 56m4.5 (6.9K)$0.99 · $0.00
A Long Way from OrdinaryAnn Charles, Sam Lucky9h 13m4.6 (1K)$20
Warrior’s FateWalt Browning10h 37m4.5 (1.6K)$20
The Picture of Dorian Gray: The Uncensored 13 Chapter Version + The Revised 20 Chapter Version (Annotated)Oscar Wilde16h 12m4.5 (2.8K)$0.99 · $0.00
The Skull of the WorldKate Forsyth10h 28m4.5 (3.8K)$20
Reign Of AngelsBen Reeder8h 54m4.6 (189)$20
THE CTHULHU MYTHOS TALES (Annotated)H. P. Lovecraft22h 46m4.5 (16.9K)$2 · $0.00
We’re AliveKc Wayland5h 10m4.5 (4.3K)$15
The Undead PoolKim Harrison16h 13m4.4 (34.6K)$33 · $0.00
Glacier's EdgeR. A. Salvatore13h 44m4.5 (3.4K)$33 · $0.00
Haint BlueStephanie Alexander11h 55m4.5 (675)$23
The King in Yellow (Annotated)Robert W. Chambers8h 53m4.6 (122)$0.99 · $0.00
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