About this book
Walter Hubbell’s The Haunted House: A True Ghost Story drags listeners into the chilling Amherst Mystery that gripped 19th‑century Nova Scotia and made Esther Cox a household name. Part horror/ghost story and part study in psychology, Hubbell’s firsthand account chronicles weeks spent living under the same roof as inexplicable manifestations—mysterious knockings, furniture that moved on its own, sudden fires, violent tremors, and other phenomena that baffled clergy, scientists, and neighbors alike.
Set against the Victorian era’s fascination with spiritualism and scientific inquiry, the narrative places the events in historical context while avoiding sensational spoilers. Hubbell records reactions from investigators and townspeople, explores contemporary theories (mesmerism, electricity, diabolic influence), and lets the eerie occurrences speak for themselves, offering listeners a window into how belief, fear, and social atmosphere shaped the Amherst spectacle.
Ideal for fans of historical hauntings, classic ghost stories, and psychological case studies, this audiobook delivers a vivid, atmospheric listening experience—perfect for anyone curious about true supernatural claims, the cultural history of spiritualism, or unsettling accounts that refuse easy explanation.
