Marjorie Bowen's Elsie’s Lonely Afternoon
About this ebook
Exploring themes of abandonment, neglect, and the resilience of the human spirit, Elsie’s Lonely Afternoon is a gothic horror tale laced with black humour. Elsie is a young orphan living in a grand house in Hampstead under the care of her bed bound grandmother. Forbidden to speak to the servants, the little girl is quite alone in life.
This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. First published in 1933, Marjorie Bowen masterfully explores the the stark contrast between a child's innate need for love and care and the harsh reality of her isolated and uncaring environment.
About the author
Marjorie Bowen (1885–1952) was the pen name of Gabrielle Margaret Vere Campbell Long, a prolific British author known for her wide range of historical fiction and supernatural novels. She began her writing career as a teenager and published over 150 books throughout her lifetime, under various pseudonyms. Her work encompassed a variety of genres, including romance, mystery, and ghost stories, all marked by her distinctive style. Her notable works include 'The Viper of Milan' (1906), 'The Sword Decides!' (1939), and 'The Bishop of Hell' (1949).
