By the Barrow River, and Other Stories

A collection of short tales rooted in folk tradition that mixes supernatural incidents, ghostly visitations, and local legend with humane, often lyrical storytelling. Several stories revolve around encounters with otherworldly women, spirits, omens, and prophetic visions, while others provide comic or sentimental portrayals of love, loyalty, and loss. The tone shifts between evocative atmosphere, gentle humour, and melancholy, and the pieces vary from eerie, mood-driven sketches to more grounded, character-focused vignettes that foreground feeling and moral consequence.