The Necromancers: A novel about opening doors that should stay closed

Robinia Classics has released a new edition of The Necromancers, a novel by Fr. Robert Hugh Benson. Originally published in 1909, the book serves as a cautionary tale regarding the dangers of spiritualism and the occult.

Set near London at the turn of the 20th century, the story follows Laurie Baxter, a man who converted to Catholicism a few years before the narrative begins. While grieving the death of his fiancée, Amy, Baxter becomes obsessed with the supernatural. He eventually joins a group that uses a medium named Mr. Vincent to contact the deceased.

As Baxter attends rituals and séances to reach Amy, he encounters sinister forces instead of his lost love. The novel explores these themes through Baxter's discussions with various people, including his sister Maggie and an atheist professor. The new edition is priced at $10.99.