The Mezzotint

By: M. R. James

Narrated by: Jim Moon

Some pictures tell a story, and a certain old print acquired by a collector proves to have a very dark tale to relate, and in a most uncanny fashion. A classic tale from the master of the English ghost story M. R. James. Originally written to read by the fireside to the members of the Chit Chat Club of Cambridge, this story was first published in James's first collection The Ghost Stories of an Antiquary in 1904. This telling comes with a short afterword which provides some notes and commentary on the text.

Public Domain (P)2014 Jim Moon

Spooky!!!

What made the experience of listening to The Mezzotint the most enjoyable?

The oration was magnificent. The narrator was very animated and told the story with emotion and verve.

What did you like best about this story?

It was very spooky.

Which scene was your favorite?

I enjoyed the description of the poacher and the kidnap of the child.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

SPOOKY BEYOND COMPARE