Loftus: The Hall of Dreams
Behind the Myth of Ireland's Most Haunted House
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Written, researched and designed by Helena B. Scott · front cover, back cover, interior design and page layout by Helena B. Scott · photography by Steve Meyler.
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Reviews & Recognition
“A new perspective and beguiling approach to the history of the house. The intriguing story, which embraces ley lines, geomancy, and freemasonry, has many surprises and makes history come alive in a distinctive way.”
“Stunning, informative, thought-provoking… Gripping, and one-of-a-kind; this is not just another history book, it is a work of art.”
“The story itself is fascinating, intriguing and far from the usual narrative of historical research. Ms Scott manages to inject so much more into this complete and compelling history of Ireland's most haunted building.”
Beyond the Ghost Story
Templars, Freemasonry, sacred geography — and the hidden history of Loftus Hall
Far more than a retelling of the famous Devil in the Card legend, Loftus: The Hall of Dreams investigates the deeper history of the Hall and Hook Peninsula: the quiet arrival of the Knights Templar, Freemasonry and the house's Masonic architecture and symbolism, sacred geography and ley lines, family networks, folklore, psychical research and anomalous experience. Historical and genealogical research is woven through a Gothic narrative to ask what may lie behind the legend.
Created by Helena B. Scott
Written, researched and designed by Helena B. Scott
Helena conceived and created the front cover, back cover and complete interior layout and page architecture for both the paperback and Collector’s Edition. For the Collector’s Edition she also conceived the binding and embossed-cover treatment, including the decision to place the Loftus family coat of arms on the cover.
Photography by Steve Meyler.
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Book Details
- Format
- Paperback — signed by Helena
- ISBN
- 9798392023011
- Pages
- 237
- Size
- 8.5 × 8.5 inches
- Photography
- Colour & black and white photographs by Steve Meyler
- Creative direction
- Written, researched & designed by Helena B. Scott
- Book design
- Front cover · back cover · interior design & page layout by Helena B. Scott
- Edition
- Updated second edition, released 30 June 2023
- Status
- Available
- Price
- €49.99 + postage
About the Book
Loftus Hall, on the wind-swept Hook peninsula is a three-storey nine-bay mansion rebuilt in 1871, which incorporates parts of an older medieval residence built in the time of the black death and the previous late 17th century house of the Loftus family. A fine example of Irish Palladianism, Loftus Hall harbours countless trapped, tortured spirits and is a known site of psychic disturbances. Here, powers of darkness dwell with innocence, amid the hopeless insanity of a young girl who died of a broken heart.
The definitive study on the Loftus Demesne and its past comes to life in a story based on research, facts and paranormal experiences. Evidence and comprehensive historical research are intertwined with popular myth and beautiful images of Irish architecture. This book uncovers all that lay hidden beneath its abandoned walls and has not been forgotten. In silence, the house speaks through these pages and ultimately, tells its true story.
Meticulously researched, the haunting mansion of Loftus Hall is explored in depth from an architectural point of view, through the experienced lens of a photographer who has captured its true essence, elegance and spirit. Additionally, the stately home reveals itself to an empathic and intuitive writer, voicing its silent desires so that justice may finally be done.
Loftus Hall is indeed haunted, but by whom? A creative and factual work that transcends the popular myth of the devil and the young Lady Anne, unearthing what was hidden during centuries, bringing to light new theories and undisputed facts. Perhaps it is not only Loftus Hall, but rather the land on which it lies that holds an even darker secret and older story; the dreams of many souls who left this world and the nightmares of those that are still living.
Walk with us as we guide you through Loftus Hall, Ireland's most haunted house, to discover its untold story.
Signed copies of the paperback edition, updated and originally unveiled in its 666th anniversary, released 30 June 2023. No. 1 Amazon best-seller in Freemasonry, Occultism, Secret Societies and Haunted & Unexplained Travel when released in summer 2023.