Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron Dunsany

Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron Dunsany (24 July 1878–25 October 1957) was an Irish writer and dramatist notable for his work in fantasy and horror.

The Secret of The Sea

The Secret of The Sea is a short story from The Last Book of Wonder. In the story, the main character uses Gorgondy, a wine brewed by gnomes from Huthneth Mountains, to convince a sailor to tell his frightful story of the sea.

Related Topics:
Short story - The Last Book of Wonder - Gnomes - Huthneth Mountains

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The gnomes "sinfully brew" this wine and "keep it wisely from man, until the bargain that had with their elders all through that autumn night" (as a result of which he got one bottle).

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