The Travelling Bag by Susan Hill

Published by Serpent’s Tail/Profile Books [Publication date 28.09.17]

I received a free review copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest unedited feedback.

Four short story ghost stories from an author who has a good background in ghostly tales. These are in the classic ghost story style, similar to MR James, rather than more modern ghost stories such as Peter James’s ‘The House On Cold Hill’, which is much more graphic and violent ghost story.

The title story reminded me of a Sherlock Holmes tale in the setting and telling of the tale. The story’s ending you guess early on, although that doesn’t detract from the enjoyment of the story.

Boy Twenty One and Alice Baker both have you thinking about the endings. Boy Twenty One in particular gets the brain ticking over in possible scenarios before you reach the end of the story.

The Front Room is the most chilling tale in the collection. A wise warning about having your mother-in-law living with you!

Classic ghostly tales, perfect for when the nights are drawing in.