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Ladies of Ink and Shadow

A Treasury of British Women’s Short Fiction
Edited by Ellis York

Trade Title Information

Ladies of Ink and Shadow is an atmospheric anthology of short fiction by British women writers of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The collection brings together gothic tales, ghost stories, and psychologically unsettling fiction from some of the most compelling literary voices of the period.
The stories explore the supernatural, the uncanny, and the hidden tensions of everyday life, offering both literary depth and strong reader appeal.
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Key Selling Points (Trade)

  • Anthology of gothic and ghost stories by British women writers
  • Includes Elizabeth Gaskell, Mary Shelley, E. Nesbit, Margaret Oliphant, and others
  • Strong appeal for readers of classic horror and gothic fiction
  • Combines literary quality with genre interest
  • Edited for clarity and readability while preserving original voices
  • Ideal for general fiction and classics sections

Ordering Information

  • Supplied direct from the publisher
  • Trade discount: 35%
  • Minimum order: 10 copies of the same title, same format
  • Orders usually dispatched within 2–3 working days
  • Sale or return terms apply
To order, please contact: [email protected]

Notes for Booksellers

Well suited to:
  • Gothic and classic fiction readers
  • Displays highlighting women writers
  • Readers seeking rediscovered literary voices

Publication Details

  • Author: Ellis York
  • Publisher: Chartley Books
  • Publication date: 11 November 2025
  • Language: English
  • Extent: 255 pages

Formats & ISBNs

Paperback
ISBN: 978-1917621069
RRP: £9.99
Hardback
ISBN: 978-1917621038
RRP: £15.99

Physical Specification

Paperback
Trim size: 12.7 x 1.8 x 20.32 cm
Weight: 313g

Hardback
Trim size: 13.97 x 1.96 x 21.59 cm
Weight: 395g

Category

Classic Fiction
Gothic & Supernatural
British Literature
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