At the Eleventh Hour and Other Tales (Nezu Press Classics)

Keith Fleming presents a collection of gothic and supernatural fiction in At the Eleventh Hour and Other Tales. This volume gathers two novels alongside three short stories, offering readers a substantial engagement with late nineteenth-century horror traditions. The text includes At the Eleventh Hour, The Sins of the Fathers, The Courage of Kathie, An Audacious Wager, and Garth Austin's Strategy. Fleming is identified as a pseudonym for the female author K. E. Fitz-Patrick, whose identity was largely obscure until this publication. The book features a twenty-one-page biographical essay by Gina R. Collia titled Most Unassuming in Demeanour: The Life of K. E. Fitz-Patrick. This section provides new information about the writer's background and life, filling gaps in historical records. The Scotsman described At the Eleventh Hour as a novel of conspicuous power and deep interest, noting it may be read with great pleasure. This edition appeals to scholars of obscure Victorian literature and fans of gothic fiction who appreciate restored female voices. It may not suit readers seeking modern psychological horror or fast-paced contemporary thrillers. The collection stands as a significant reclamation of Fitz-Patrick's work for American audiences. The structure moves from longer narrative forms to shorter tales, allowing the reader to experience varying degrees of supernatural tension. The inclusion of biographical material grounds the fiction in its historical context, providing insight into the author's world. This approach distinguishes the volume from standard anthologies by offering both literary content and scholarly context.