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The Beckoning Fair One is a novel written by Oliver Onions, first published in 1911. The story follows the life of a struggling writer named Paul Oleron, who moves into a dilapidated apartment in London to focus on his work. However, he soon becomes obsessed with a beautiful but mysterious woman who he believes lives in the neighboring apartment. As Paul becomes increasingly fixated on the woman, he begins to experience strange and terrifying occurrences within his own apartment, leading him to question his own sanity. The novel is a haunting and atmospheric exploration of obsession, isolation, and the supernatural. Onions' writing is characterized by its vivid and evocative descriptions, which create a sense of unease and disorientation throughout the narrative. The Beckoning Fair One has been praised for its psychological depth and its ability to capture the anxieties and fears of its time. It remains a classic of early 20th-century horror literature and a must-read for fans of the genre.Without quite knowing how he came to be there Oleron found himself striding over the loose board he had temporarily placed on the step broken by Miss Bengough. He was hatless, and descending the stairs.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.