H. De Vere Stacpoole Collection (LXX)

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Two H. De Vere Stacpoole books combined in one: • The New Optimism • Death, the Knight, and the Lady: A Ghost StoryTogether, these books broaden the picture of the author’s storytelling, pairing two different kinds of momentum. “The New Optimism” draws you in with its particular premise and cast, while “Death, the Knight, and the Lady” shifts the angle—either by changing tone, setting, or the kind of conflict at the center. Across both, you’ll find supernatural visitations that push characters toward truth, and a focus on how people respond when the familiar becomes unstable.H. De Vere Stacpoole is widely read for clear storytelling, memorable characters, and enduring themes. The writing tends to focus on motive and consequence, with attention to social life as well as private feeling. Across different works, there is a steady interest in how people change—slowly, reluctantly, or all at once—when circumstances force a decision.