{"title":"Gertrude Barrows Bennett","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the intriguing world of Gertrude Barrows Bennett, a pioneering figure in the genre of horror and supernatural fiction. Often credited as America's first female writer of this genre, Bennett's work laid the foundation for fantastic and speculative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBennett, who also wrote under the pseudonym Francis Stevens, emerged as a significant voice in the early 20th century. Her narratives are renowned for their imaginative scope and psychological depth, skillfully blending elements of horror with the supernatural, which captivated her readers and inspired generations of writers thereafter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our collection, you will find works like \u003cem\u003eClaimed!\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that stands out with its intriguing exploration of mysticism and the unknown. Through Bennett's engaging prose, readers embark on journeys that traverse the eerie and the extraordinary, as characters confront otherworldly phenomena that challenge both their beliefs and their grasp on reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an avid fan of classic horror or a newcomer to the supernatural genre, Gertrude Barrows Bennett’s tales promise to enchant and enthral with their originality and dark allure. Discover the enthralling stories that continue to shape and influence the landscape of speculative fiction today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"claimed-by-gertrude-barrows-bennett-9781405972925","title":"Claimed!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePenguin Weird Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e - a celebration of the very best of the weird, a store of novels and tales that for generations have delighted and horrified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWoken from sleep by an urgent request to attend to a new patient, Dr. John Vanaman is soon at the home of Jesse J. Robinson, a wealthy industrialist, struck gravely ill after a struggle with a burglar. The thief was after Robinson's most prized possession, an item he obsessively guards—a mysterious green box, etched with a single line from an unknown language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoon, Vanaman and Robinson's courageous niece, Leilah, are drawn into an odyssey, a voyage toward the box's ancient, terrifying origin...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe greatest novel by one of the pioneering female voices in horror writing, Gertrude Barrows Bennett's \u003cem\u003eClaimed!\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterful intertwining of fantasy, philosophy, and terror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076487168236,"sku":"9781405972925","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15925733482688.jpg?v=1765198774"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/gertrude-barrows-bennett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}