{"product_id":"the-diary-of-mr-poynter-a-ghostly-tale-of-a-cursed-pattern-and-lingering-spirits-9781806291335","title":"The Diary of Mr. Poynter: A Ghostly Tale of a Cursed Pattern and Lingering Spirits","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): M. R. James | Tim Zengerink\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if a piece of fabric carried the imprint of a ghost?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Diary of Mr. Poynter\u003c\/em\u003e is one of M.R. James' most understated yet psychologically disturbing stories. When an antiquarian named James Denton discovers an old diary, he becomes fascinated with a cryptic entry referencing a curtain pattern. But as this pattern is recreated in his home, strange events unfold-whispers in the night, sensations of being watched, and the appearance of an unseen presence connected to the long-dead diarist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis modern translation presents the story in fresh, accessible language while preserving James' masterful tension and quiet terror. A meditation on the dangers of curiosity and the haunting of aesthetics, this tale remains an unforgettable entry in the ghost story tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Chilling Classic of English Ghost Fiction - A pattern that carries more than just decorative charm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Eerie Genius of M.R. James - Atmospheric buildup, suggestive horror, and ghostly restraint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Modern, Reader-Friendly Edition - Faithfully adapted for contemporary audiences without losing its original impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Story About Objects That Remember - Explore the mystery of inherited hauntings and visual curses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers of psychological horror and supernatural fiction, \u003cem\u003eThe Diary of Mr. Poynter\u003c\/em\u003e is a tale that proves some designs are better left forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46389872361623,"sku":"9781806291335","price":1349.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781806291335.webp?v=1768800729","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-diary-of-mr-poynter-a-ghostly-tale-of-a-cursed-pattern-and-lingering-spirits-9781806291335","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}