The Necromancers

The Necromancers is a classic horror novel written by Robert Hugh Benson, first published in 1909. The story takes place in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named John Bell, who inherits his father's estate in the English countryside. As he settles into his new home, strange occurrences begin to take place, and he soon discovers that his family has a dark history of dabbling in the occult.As John delves deeper into his family's past, he uncovers a group of necromancers who have been practicing dark magic for centuries. With the help of a local priest, John sets out to stop the necromancers from unleashing their evil powers on the world.The Necromancers is a chilling tale of supernatural horror that explores the themes of good versus evil, the dangers of playing with dark forces, and the power of faith in overcoming evil. Benson's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions create a haunting atmosphere that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. This book is a must-read for fans of classic horror and gothic literature.For he was perfectly aware that fear, and a sickening kind of repulsion, formed a very large element in his emotions. For nearly two hours, unless three persons had lied consummately, he--his essential being, that sleepless self that underlies all--had been in strange company, had become identified in some horrible manner with the soul of a dead person.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.