This anthology gathers together the most iconic and entertaining tales of adventure and daring from around the world. From Perseus the Gorgon-Slayer of Greek mythology, and the exploits of Frithiof the Bold of Norse saga fame, to the tragic tale of Irish heroine Deirdre, these stories vibrate with the heart and soul of age-old narrative.

Following the great success of our Gothic Fantasy deluxe short story compilations, this latest in the series is packed with amateur detectives solving mysterious murders, suspicious butlers and terrifying encounters. This collection contains a fabulous mix of classic and brand new writing, with contemporary authors from the US, Canada, and the UK.

Dedicated to that ominous strain of horror that sends a shiver down your spine, this selection of masterful tales gathers the weird and wonderful from a rich tradition of genre writing. This latest anthology in the popular series of Gothic Fantasy collections features classic and contemporary authors.