Glimpses: A story of the supernatural by Bagot, Brian N

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Glimpses: A story of the supernatural

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Author: Bagot, Brian N
ISBN: 9781785072536

Bagot, Brian N

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📚 ABOUT THE BOOK

A spectral presence unravels a family's dark past, blurring lines between reality and haunting obsession.

Mitch and Janet inherit a seemingly idyllic home, but a mysterious vanishing woman draws Mitch into a chilling investigation. Skeptical at first, he soon uncovers a history of unexplained phenomena, including a childhood exorcism, and disturbing questions surrounding his mother's long-ago drowning. As Mitch delves deeper into the house's spectral secrets and his father's suspected involvement, his marriage suffers under the weight of his growing obsession. The narrative skillfully weaves spectral encounters with a family's buried truths, leading to a poignant and ultimately tragic resolution.

Key themes

Echoes of Family Secrets Obsession's Marital Toll

Historical context

This work sits firmly within the tradition of modern spiritualist fiction, exploring the intersection of familial trauma and supernatural phenomena characteristic of contemporary esoteric literature. It reflects a period where haunted house narratives serve as metaphors for psychological unraveling rather than mere ghost stories.

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Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca · Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House · Henry James' The Turn of the Screw

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🏛 New Generation Publishing 📅 2015 📖 288 pages 📔 Paperback 📐 Paperback ISBN: 9781785072536

Fun fact

"Glimpses" excels in crafting a compelling psychological mystery wrapped in a classic ghost story. Bagot masterfully builds suspense, exploring how an inherited haunting can unravel a man's sanity and marriage. Readers seeking clear-cut answers or purely terrifying jump scares might be disappointed by its more nuanced, tragic conclusion. However, those who appreciate a slow-burn narrative where the spectral and the familial intertwine to devastating effect will find this a deeply resonant and thought-provoking read, solidifying its place among modern gothic tales.

📝 Description: Glimpses: A story of the supernatural

Mitchell Newby and his wife, Janet, inherit his father's house where Mitch was brought up. Mitch does not believe in ghosts, and when he encounters a beautiful young lady walking in the house and gardens he is lost for an explanation, especially after she disappears in front of his eyes. Mitch's mother died on the property many years ago by drowning in the small lake at the end of the grounds. Mitch eventually uncovers the fact that his father was suspected of murdering her, but as there was no conclusive proof the case was dropped. Together with his friend, Peter, he researches the history of the house to find that there have been many unexplained sightings, and even an exorcism was conducted at one point during his childhood. How Mitch's marriage slowly falls apart, partly due to his preoccupation with the ghost, and he eventually solves the mystery surrounding his mother's death, forms the main thrust of the story that ends in tragic circumstances. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Brian Bagot has been writing for many years. He commenced when he was in the Armed Services in Cyprus writing a regular column for the Forces newspaper. He continued while he was the Environmental Health Manager for a small Dorset Council and has carried on since his retirement in 2005. He has had two non-fiction books published on the arts of Judo and Aikido. He has lived in Östersund, in north Sweden, with his wife, Marta, and their cat, Sappho, where the air is clear and the peaceful countryside is more conducive to his hobbies of writing, photography and fishing. He is currently living in Orebro in south Sweden where he and Marta have retired to be nearer to her family.

💎 Expert review

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Esoterica Books editorial team

Occult literature desk

This novel effectively utilizes its setting to explore themes of obsession and familial decay, offering a chilling yet emotional narrative for the right audience. However, readers seeking fast-paced action or traditional jump-scare horror will likely find it too slow and introspective. It is not suited for those who prefer clear resolutions or purely rational explanations for supernatural events. Instead, it appeals to those comfortable with ambiguity and tragic endings. The strength lies in its character study rather than plot twists, making it a niche choice for fans of psychological gothic fiction who value mood over mechanics.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy atmospheric tales blending psychological depth with supernatural elements will find this book deeply rewarding. Those fascinated by the complexities of grief, obsession, and the unreliability of memory should pick it up. It offers a poignant look at how the past haunts the present, making it ideal for fans of gothic family sagas. The narrative’s skillful weaving of spectral encounters with buried truths provides a compelling emotional journey. If you appreciate stories where the haunting is as much internal as external, this title delivers a resonant and tragic experience that lingers long after the final page.

⭐ Reader reviews

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⭐ Esoterica editorial review Editorial rating 4.7/5

★★★★★

If you're drawn to tales where the veil between worlds thins, revealing hidden family sins, this book is for you. Readers seeking psychological depth in their ghost stories, where obsession intertwines with spectral mystery and tragic outcomes, will find themselves utterly captivated by this…

Reader rating

4.6

Based on 1 reviews

Esoterica Books editorial team

This novel effectively utilizes its setting to explore themes of obsession and familial decay, offering a chilling yet emotional narrative for the right audience. However, readers seeking fast-paced action or traditional jump-scare horror will likely find it too slow and introspective. It is not suited for those who prefer clear resolutions or purely rational explanations for supernatural events. Instead, it appeals to those comfortable with ambiguity and tragic endings. The strength lies in its character study rather than plot twists, making it a niche choice for fans of psychological gothic fiction who value mood over mechanics.

❓ Frequently asked questions

While supernatural encounters are central, "Glimpses" is equally a psychological drama and a family mystery. It explores themes of obsession, marital strife, and the lingering impact of unresolved trauma, making it much more than a simple haunting tale.

The author intricately weaves the spectral appearances with a historical investigation, gradually revealing clues about the house's past and Mitch's mother's death. The mystery unfolds through diligent research and personal torment, leading to a tragic, rather than straightforward, resolution.

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🎯 Key themes and symbolism

Echoes of Family Secrets

At its core, the narrative uncovers a buried family tragedy: the suspicious death of Mitch's mother. It examines how past events, particularly unresolved accusations against his father, reverberate through generations, influencing Mitch's present and compelling him to confront uncomfortable truths about his lineage and home.

Obsession's Marital Toll

Mitch's burgeoning fascination with the spectral figure and the house's history strains his relationship with his wife, Janet. The book illustrates how an all-consuming pursuit of the unknown can erode personal connections, leading to isolation and the gradual dissolution of a once-stable partnership amidst the escalating mystery.

💬 Quotes from the book

“The silence of the house was not empty; it hummed with an unseen presence, a breath from the past that refused to fade.”

“Every vanishing glimpse chipped away at his reason, yet compelled him deeper into a truth he desperately sought, regardless of the cost.”

📜 Historical context

This novel contributes to the enduring tradition of the gothic ghost story, reminiscent of classic psychological thrillers set in inherited, haunted estates. It echoes the spectral narratives where family secrets are intrinsically linked to supernatural phenomena, drawing parallels to Victorian ghost fiction while infusing a modern sensibility into the protagonist's skeptical journey and eventual unraveling.

📚 Glossary

Spectral Encounter
Inherited Trauma
Exorcism

📔 Questions to reflect on

How might discovering a hidden, tragic history within your own family home alter your perception of your past and identity?
Consider a time when an inexplicable event challenged your beliefs. How did you reconcile the unknown with your understanding of reality?
If confronted with a haunting, would you seek to understand it, or try to ignore it? What would be the personal cost of either choice?