Russell's three best-known stories: "Sardonicus," "Sagittarius" and "Sanguinarius." Collects 7 stories written between 1959 and 1969. "Russell succeeds very well in his attempt to emulate the plotting, diction, structuring devices, characterization, atmosphere and sensibility of the mid-19th century Gothic novella. A unique contribution to contemporary dark fantasy."- Barron Horror