Elizabeth Jane Howard, born on March 26, 1923, in London, England, was a distinguished English novelist known for her versatile literary contributions. Howard began her career as an actress and model before venturing into writing in 1947. Throughout her prolific career, she penned 12 novels, with her most acclaimed work being the five-volume family saga, 'The Cazalet Chronicles.' Her narrative prowess was not confined to family sagas, as exemplified by her collaboration with Robert Aickman on the collection 'We Are For The Dark: Six Ghost Stories,' published in 1951. Although she gained widespread recognition for her family sagas, Howard's foray into the supernatural, as evidenced by 'Three Miles Up' and other stories, showcased her ability to masterfully blend genres and explore the complexities of human relationships.
Elizabeth Jane Howard was secretary of the Inland Waterways Association. Ghost stories and the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) share a curious connection, intertwining literature and the preservation of Britain's canal
heritage. This connection is particularly evident through notable figures such as Robert Aickman, L. T. C. Rolt, and Elizabeth Jane Howard, each leaving a unique mark on both realms.
Elizabeth Jane Howard's creative collaboration with Robert Aickman resulted in the publication of 'We Are For The Dark,' a collection that marked a significant departure from both authors' conventional works. Released in 1951, the anthology features six ghost stories, three contributed by each author. Notably, the book was published during their romantic relationship.
Robert Aickman describes her as “one of the most brilliant [of women]” and a bit of a looker “so beautiful that continuous problems arose, especially when, at a later date, she joined the Association’s Council. Little in the way of completely normal business was possible or sensible, when she was in the room. … By merely existing, she promoted loves and hates which, through no fault of hers, left some who felt them, fevered and wasted”.
My reading of Three Miles Up is that it is a modern fairy story where Sharon represents one of the fae and leads them into The Perilous Realm. Fairyland is not always a beautiful alluring place, it can be a place of horror and strangeness. We cannot trust the Good People, no matter how fair they seem.
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S02E29 Lady Ferry by Sarah Orne Jewett
S02E28 The Cold Embrace by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
S02E27 The Spider by Basil Copper
S02E26 Music Hath Charms by L T C Rolt
S02E25 The Story of Salome by Amelia B Edwards
SE02E24 Rosalind by Richmal Crompton
S02E23 The Story of A Disappearance and An Appearance by M R James
S02E22 A Christmas Carol The Spirit of Christmas Future
SO2E21 A Christmas Carol: The Spirit of Christmas Present
S02E20 A Christmas Carol: The Spirit of Christmas Past
S02E19 A Christmas Carol — Marley's Ghost
S02E18 The Ghost of Christmas Eve by J M Barrie
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S02E16 The Turn Of The Screw Part 7
S02E15 The Turn Of The Screw Part 6
S0214 The Turn Of The Screw Part 5
S0213 The Turn Of The Screw Part 4
S0212 The Turn Of The Screw Part 3
S0211 The Turn Of The Screw Part 2
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