The Apple Tree

Description

A widower has a secret hell admit only to himself: Midges death from pneumonia comes as a relief. Yet now that hes free of her hectoring demeanor, somehow he still feels her presence. Does he feel guilty? Or does that weather-beaten apple tree in the orchard bear an uncanny resemblance to her hunched and beaten posture?About the Seths Christmas Ghost Stories SeriesHalloween might seem like the spookiest time of year, but H.R. Wakefield, Walter de la Mare, and Daphne du Maurier felt otherwise. They were among the many authors who set their scariest stories during the dark and shivering days ofyes, Christmas. is thrilled to announce three new books in this series of beautifully illustrated collectibles that share these classic Christmas ghost stories with readers across North America. Seth, our world-famous and beloved cartoonist, has designed and illustrated each book in his own inimitable way. Trimmed to fit the coziest stocking, theyre specifically made for placement beside the registers of the finest bookstores.Praise for Christmas Ghost Stories[This] series of Christmas ghost stories, miniature books chosen and illustrated by the cartoonist Seth [offers] chillsand charm.John Williams,New York Times Book ReviewI just bought my set of these and they are PERFECT. I hope they do these every year.Patton OswaltThe tension and dread creep through each story like an unseen monster, gaining in size and with each page and readying to pounce. Seths monochromatic and stark illustrations throughout add an extra dose of spooky to these stories of the supernatural.Lindsey Childs,Prairie FireThese are beautiful little books [My familys] been reading them at home, and weve actually put them away so we can re-read them on Christmas Eve.Matt Galloway, CBCs Metro MorningFor Seth, this is really a labour of love.Peter Robb,Ottawa CitizenThe two classic Christmas ghost stories that Seth and fashioned last year were a huge success for us. Nifty packaging, striking designso Seth.Ben McNally, Ben McNally Books, Toronto, ONSeths Christmas Ghost Stories series resurrects the legacy of fireside tales at Christmas with these beautifully illustrated editions.John Toews, McNally Robinson Booksellers, Winnipeg, MB