Dorothy Eden

Dorothy Eden

3 Series

Dorothy Eden (1912-1982) was a New Zealand author known for her historical, suspense, mystery, romance, and Gothic novels. Renowned for her skill in creating fear and suspense, she attracted a devoted readership. Eden moved to England in 1954, where she lived until her death from cancer in London in 1982.

Dorothy Eden's novels, known under various titles, explore diverse and gripping narratives. In "The Schoolmaster's Daughter," also known as "The Daughters of Ardmore Hall," the focus is on familial dynamics and secrets. "Cat's Prey," or "Let Us Prey," delves into themes of manipulation and danger. "Lamb to the Slaughter," also titled "The Brooding Lake," examines suspense and hidden threats. Under the pseudonym Mary Paradise, Eden wrote "Face of an Angel" and "Shadow of a Witch," adding layers of mystery and supernatural elements to her oeuvre. Her works often intertwine with those of other authors in omnibus editions, offering readers a rich tapestry of storytelling.

Standalone Novels

The Laughing Ghost

(1943)

The Schoolmaster's Daughter/The Daughters of Ardmore Hall

(1946)

Walk into My Parlour

(1947)

Crow Hollow

(1950)

The Voice of the Dolls

(1950)

Cats Prey/Let Us Prey

(1952)

Lamb To The Slaughter/The Brooding Lake

(1953)

Bride By Candlelight

(1954)

Darling Clementine/Night Of The Letter

(1955)

Death Is A Red Rose

(1955)

The Pretty Ones

(1957)

Listen to Danger

(1957)

The Deadly Travellers

(1959)

Sleeping Bride

(1959)

Afternoon Walk

(1960)

Samantha/Lady of Mallow

(1960)

Sleep in the Woods

(1960)

Afternoon For Lizards

(1961)

Face of An Angel

(1961)

Shadow Of A Witch

(1962)

Whistle for the Crows

(1962)

The Bird in the Chimney/Darkwater

(1963)

Bella/Ravenscroft

(1964)

The Marriage Chest

(1965)

Never Call It Loving

(1966)

Siege in the Sun

(1967)

Winterwood

(1967)

Shadow Wife

(1967)

The Vines of Yarrabee

(1968)

Melbury Square

(1970)

Waiting for Willa

(1970)

Speak to Me of Love

(1971)

The Millionaire's Daughter

(1974)

Time of the Dragon

(1975)

The Salamanca Drum

(1977)

The Storrington Papers

(1978)

The American Heiress

(1980)

Important Family

(1982)

Short Story Collections

Yellow Is for Fear

(1968)

House on Hay Hill

(1976)

Anthologies

A Gothic Treasure Trove

(1987)

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