-A collection of Gaskell's most spine-chilling Victorian tales of horror and suspense- Though she began her literary career as a social realist working in the vein of her mentor Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Gaskell took a mid-career turn into the realm of supernatural writing. Curious, If True brings together a collection of Gaskell's most spine-chilling Victorian tales of horror and suspense, published variously between 1852 and 1861. Includes The Old Nurse's Story, The Poor Clare, Lois The Witch, The Grey Woman, and Curious, If True. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (1810-1865), often referred to as Mrs Gaskell, was an English novelist, biographer and short story writer. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of Victorian society. Mysteria A paperback and e-book series published by Intra. Global readability, Italian charm.