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How weak our head is, and how quickly it is terrified and goes astray, we immediately imagine terrible mysteries and supernatural powers. 'The Beast with Five Fingers' With murderous vengeance, the beast pursues the two friends. Will secrecy, intense surveillance and a marked attention to battening down save them? 'Sister Maddalena' Will a trapped and tragic woman finally find peace? 'Thrawn Janet' A lost soul wandering the Scottish moor. Is she misunderstood? Is she ill? Or is she in league with the devil himself? 'The Yellow Cat' A terrifying tale at sea! But what is it about the ship's cat? 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How weak our head is, and how quickly it is terrified and goes astray, we immediately imagine terrible mysteries and supernatural powers. 'The Beast with Five Fingers' With murderous vengeance, the beast pursues the two friends. Will secrecy, intense surveillance and a marked attention to battening down save them? 'Sister Maddalena' Will a trapped and tragic woman finally find peace? 'Thrawn Janet' A lost soul wandering the Scottish moor. Is she misunderstood? Is she ill? Or is she in league with the devil himself? 'The Yellow Cat' A terrifying tale at sea! But what is it about the ship's cat? 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Its timeless exploration of mystery and the allure of the unexplained continues to resonate, reminding us of the enduring fascination with ghostly tales and the secrets that lie just beyond our understanding. With its rich atmospheric setting and profound themes, this audiobook is a perfect addition for those who appreciate the art of storytelling that transcends generations.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73325590</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:33:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73325590/mystery_of_the_campagna_anne_crawford.mp3" length="47243437" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Algernon Blackwood, Ralph Adams Cram, W. F. Harvey, M. R. 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