Bernard Capes

In February of the year 1809, when the French were sat down before Saragossa—then enduring its second and more terrific siege within a period of six months—it came to the knowledge of the Duc d’Abrantes, at that time the General commanding, that his... Lire la suite

In February of the year 1809, when the French were sat down before Saragossa—then enduring its second and more terrific siege within a period of six months—it came to the knowledge of the Duc d’Abrantes, at that time the General commanding, that his... Lire la suite

A fantastic collection of eleven short mysteries and poems from prolific English Victorian mystery writer Bernard Capes.

It was a very hot day in Colorno, the petty Versailles of the Dukes of Parma. The little channels irrigating the plains all about, and drawn every one from the near depleted basin of the small river which a few miles northward ran into the Po, were... Lire la suite

Excerpt: "Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 "The Mischief" Inn. It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third... Lire la suite

Excerpt: "If the public seeks any apology for this introduction to it, at a late date, of the extraordinary woman whose self-dictated Memoirs form the staple of the following pages, it must look for it in the references of her contemporaries; it... Lire la suite

In "The Mill of Silence," Bernard Capes weaves a haunting narrative that explores the intricate dynamics of human emotion amidst the backdrop of a desolate mill, serving as a potent metaphor for isolation and despair. Capes employs a meticulous... Lire la suite

I look first to your gallantry, my dear Alcide, to see that this statement is not misconstrued. That I have a past argues nothing of my remoteness from it. In comparison with the immortality which is surely to be mine, everything on this side is... Lire la suite

Excerpt: "When, in the second year of Elizabeth, the Act of Supremacy was passed, there were found only some two hundred in all of the clergy bold enough to dissent from it. Many, it is true, who conformed, did so without sincerity, fearing to lose... Lire la suite

Excerpt: "One morning I awoke in La Bourbe and looked across at Deputy Bertrand as he lay sprawled over his truckle-bed, his black hair like a girl's scattered on the pillow, his eyelids glued to his flushed cheeks, his face, all blossoming with... Lire la suite

A present contains a monstrous secret.
An uninvited guest haunts a Christmas party.
A shadow slips across the floor by firelight.
A festive entertainment ends in darkness and screams. Who knows what haunts the night at the dark point of... Lire la suite

Excerpt: "I always come back to Paris or to London as to a rich feast after abstinence. There are the reserves of perfect health to draw upon for its enjoyment; and I enjoy it while the reserves last. But, on the first sign of their depletion, I... Lire la suite

"The Skeleton Key" by Bernard Capes is a gripping blend of mystery, Gothic fiction, and supernatural horror that transports readers into a world of chilling intrigue and psychological suspense. Set against the backdrop of Victorian literature, the... Lire la suite

"Loaves and Fishes" by Bernard Capes is a captivating work of Victorian detective fiction that immerses readers in a thrilling mystery filled with suspense, intrigue, and psychological suspense. Set against the backdrop of an atmospheric Victorian... Lire la suite

A third selection of vintage Victorian and Edwardian ghost and horror stories by masters of the genre. Set during the Christmas period, these are perfect festive reading for long winter nights...

"The Secret in the Hill" in my database. However, based on Capes's typical style and genre preferences, it can be assumed that the novel likely falls within the realm of mystery or possibly incorporates elements of the supernatural.Capes's stories... Lire la suite

"Our Lady of Darkness" is a chilling tale set in the English countryside, where a series of mysterious and disturbing events unfold. The story centers around the inhabitants of a small village, who find themselves plagued by unexplained occurrences... Lire la suite

Author Bernard Capes (1854-1918) was an English journalist and prolific author of the Victorian era who published more than forty books, including romances, mysteries, poetry, history. He wrote numerous magazine articles published in prominent... Lire la suite

In "The Secret in the Hill," Bernard Capes weaves a compelling narrative that blends elements of mystery and psychological drama against a backdrop of early 20th-century English countryside. The novel is characterized by its richly descriptive prose... Lire la suite

One morning I awoke in La Bourbe and looked across at Deputy Bertrand as he lay sprawled over his truckle-bed, his black hair like a girl’s scattered on the pillow, his eyelids glued to his flushed cheeks, his face, all blossoming with dissipation,... Lire la suite