Publisher's Synopsis
""A Pleasant Evening"" is a short story by Robert W. Chambers, an American author known for his horror and supernatural fiction. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows a group of friends who gather for a dinner party at the home of one of their own. As the evening progresses, they share stories and reminisce about their past, but the mood turns dark when one of them reveals a shocking secret. The story explores themes of friendship, trust, and the consequences of keeping secrets. Chambers' writing style is atmospheric and suspenseful, with a focus on character development and psychological tension. ""A Pleasant Evening"" is a classic example of Chambers' work and a compelling read for fans of horror and suspense fiction.""In the Morgue--have you read the morning papers? No? Ah, --as you very rightly observe you are too busy to read the morning papers. Young men must learn industry first, of course, of course. What you are to do is this: the San Francisco police have sent out an alarm regarding the disappearance of a Miss Tufft--the millionaire's daughter, you know.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
