H. B. Marriott Watson (1863–1921)
Author of The Devil Of The Marsh And Other Stories
About the Author
Works by H. B. Marriott Watson
Marahuna 2 copies
The castle by the sea, 1 copy
Twisted eglantine 1 copy
The big fish 1 copy
Galloping Dick : Being Chapters from the Life and Fortunes of Richard Ryd, Otherwise Galloping Dick, Sometime Gentleman… (1896) 1 copy
The house divided. A novel 1 copy
Associated Works
The Vampire Archives: The Most Complete Volume of Vampire Tales Ever Published (2009) — Contributor — 186 copies
Dracula's Brood: Vampire Classics by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, M.R. James and Others (1987) — Contributor — 174 copies
The Dedalus Book Of English Decadence: Vile Emperors And Elegant Degenerates (Decadence from Dedalus) (2004) — Contributor — 51 copies
Sisters of Sorcery: Two Centuries of Witchcraft Stories by the Gentle Sex (1976) — Contributor — 31 copies
The Rivals of Dracula: Stories from the Golden Age of Gothic Horror (2015) — Contributor — 20 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Marriott Watson, Henry Brereton
- Birthdate
- 1863-12-20
- Date of death
- 1921-10-30
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- Australia
UK - Birthplace
- Caulfield, Victoria, Australia
- Place of death
- England, UK
- Places of residence
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Education
- Christchurch Grammar School
Canterbury College - Occupations
- novelist
journalist
short story writer - Relationships
- Marriott Watson, Rosamund (wife)
- Organizations
- Savile Club
Members
Reviews
The Devil of the Marsh by H. B. Marriott Watson
Nice short ghost story set in an eerie swamp. Not terribly much to it, but it evokes a mood quite well
Classic horror story of a crumbling castle with a haunted history. One man, then another, see their personalities degenerate, becoming cruel and intemperate after sleeping in the stone chamber beneath the stairs, and evidently being bitten by an eerie bat. Even under new ownership and following renovation, the past may not quite be through with this home‰ÃƒÂ›_
Wonderfully classic haunted-house story. In advance of bringing his bride to the old manse he's renovating, a man invites his friend to come check out the place. However, after he sleeps in the small, damp room (complete with a bat flitting about the place), his behavior starts changing drastically. From congeniality and enthusiasm for the future, he snaps to strange fits of temper, and an uncharacteristic tendency toward intemperate drinking and gambling.
When the friend researches the house's past - and why it was left empty so long - he discovers the history of a disturbing tragedy - which seems like it may be mirrored by the events happening now.… (more)
When the friend researches the house's past - and why it was left empty so long - he discovers the history of a disturbing tragedy - which seems like it may be mirrored by the events happening now.… (more)
Wonderfully classic haunted-house story. In advance of bringing his bride to the old manse he's renovating, a man invites his friend to come check out the place. However, after he sleeps in the small, damp room (complete with a bat flitting about the place), his behavior starts changing drastically. From congeniality and enthusiasm for the future, he snaps to strange fits of temper, and an uncharacteristic tendency toward intemperate drinking and gambling.
When the friend researches the house's past - and why it was left empty so long - he discovers the history of a disturbing tragedy - which seems like it may be mirrored by the events happening now.… (more)
When the friend researches the house's past - and why it was left empty so long - he discovers the history of a disturbing tragedy - which seems like it may be mirrored by the events happening now.… (more)
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- Rating
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