Curfew & Other Eerie Tales

The book showcases a collection of Lucy M. Boston's early supernatural tales from the 1930s, along with her play, The Horned Man, previously out of print since 1970. Known for her Carnegie Medal-winning children's novels set in the haunted Green Knowe, Boston's earlier works reveal her literary evolution. An introduction by Robert Lloyd Parry explores the influences behind these stories and situates them within Boston's personal experiences, offering insight into her creative journey.