Once Upon a Time Challenge: Long Lankin by Lindsey Barraclough
Ghost Novel Review: Long Lankin by Lindsey Barraclough Folklorists trace the origins of the Long Lankin legend and ballad to 15th century Scotland. Later the Scots brought the tale to the US when they settled in Appalachia during the 18th century. There is also an English version of Long Lankin that flourished in Northumberland. The folklore of Long Lankin is interesting because there are so many interpretations, both Scottish and English. Essentially, Lankin is a mason stiffed by a…