DARK NIGHTS. London: Herbert Jenkins Limited, n.d. [1944]. Octavo, cloth. Later printing, lacking "first printing" statement on copyright page. Twelve stories; mixed collection including horror novelette "The Bloomsbury Wonder" and several macabre mysteries. "The psychology of murder seems to have fascinated Burke, who invented an odd metaphysical explanation for it in his most famous (and best) story, 'The Bloomsbury Wonder.'" - Barron (ed), Horror Literature 3-41. Ashley, Who's Who in Horror and Fantasy Fiction, p. 46. Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 308. Tymn (ed), Horror Literature 4-49. Hubin (1994), p. 118. Gift inscription on the front free endpaper. A nearly fine copy in very good dust jacket priced 7/6 on the front flap with light wear along top and bottom edges. (#173874).
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