Miss Brown, Volume 2

Vernon Lee, the pseudonym of Violet Paget, is renowned for her supernatural fiction and aesthetic essays. An early admirer of Walter Pater, she authored numerous essays on art, music, and travel. Her short stories delve into themes of haunting and possession, with notable collections like Hauntings (1890). Her tale "Prince Alberic and the Snake Lady" (1895) gained attention when published in the controversial The Yellow Book, showcasing her unique blend of literary and supernatural elements.