New legends for modern times; sprung from our ancient lands, stories and
stones. 'The shadow from which I thought I had unshackled myself has
returned. Whether this Horror is real or merely the handiwork of my
imagination I cannot say. Nor can I say which of these possibilities
disturbs me more.' from 'The Dark Thread' by Graeme Macrae Burnet From
the legends of King Arthur embedded in the rocky splendour of Tintagel
to the folklore and mysticism of Stonehenge, English Heritage sites are
often closely linked to native English myths. Following on from the
bestselling ghost story anthology Eight Ghosts, this is a new collection
of stories inspired by the legends and tales that swirl through the
history of eight ancient historical sites. Including an essay by James
Kidd on the importance of myth to our landscape and our fiction, and an
English Heritage survey of sites and associated legends, These Our
Monsters is an evocative collection that brings new voices and fresh
creative alchemy to our story-telling heritage. 'Nobody believes you
when you talk about the whispering. Oh, Monny, you are funny, they say,
you've such an imagination. There's a lot they don't believe.' from 'The
Hand Under the Stone' by Sarah Hall The atmospheric locations: Edward
Carey - Bury St Edmunds Abbey Sarah Hall - Castlerigg and other stone
circles Paul Kingsnorth - Stonehenge Alison MacLeod - Down House Graeme
Macrae Burnet - Whitby Abbey Sarah Moss - Berwick Castle Fiona Mozley -
Carlisle Castle Adam Thorpe - Tintagel Castle
