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No. 13 and Other Ghost Stories

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No. 13 and Other Ghost Stories

By: M. R. James
Narrated by: Sir Michael Hordern
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William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.

This collection of M. R. James’ supernatural stories is read by critically acclaimed star of stage and screen, Sir Michael Hordern.

Included here are some of M. R. James’ most beloved stories, including Number 13; Count Magnus; Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book; The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral; Lost Hearts; alongside many more spine-tingling tales.

©2020 M. R. James (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Classics Fantasy Genre Fiction Ghosts Historical Horror Small Town & Rural Heartfelt
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I have had these and other James stories read by Sir Michael Hordern on audio tapes for decades. Delighted to have them in a more durable form, but sadly the production values on this set are poor. Volume a particular issue, but a “muffled” effect also present.

Great reading and stories. Terrible production

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Michael Hordern's reading of these tales appeared on CD in late 1980s. They were superb. Those recordings have been badly rendered for Audible and sound as though the reader has his head in a bucket. it should surely have been possible to do the conversion to a higher standard.
Oddly, the other volume of Hordern reading M R James is of a high standard.

Poorly produced

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An excellent narration, and would strongly recommend for any MR James fans.

Star taken off as the Audible description of the contents is:
"including 'No. 13', 'Count Magnus', 'Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book', 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral', 'Lost Hearts', alongside many more"

Only four of the five named stories are included (Lost Hearts isn't) and no others.

Almost perfect - but misadvertised.

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