Episode 17: The White Cat of Drumgunniol — A LeFanu Tale of Haunting Elegance

In this seventeenth episode of Touch of the Gothic Whimsey, we wander into the eerie quiet of rural Ireland through J. S. LeFanu’s strange and spectral tale, “The White Cat of Drumgunniol.”This story blends domestic unease, folkloric superstition, and the subtle dread LeFanu mastered so well. A mysterious white cat appears at the threshold of a troubled household—an omen, a guardian, or something far more uncanny. As tensions rise and secrets coil beneath the surface, the creature’s presence becomes impossible to ignore.Join me for a reading steeped in gothic atmosphere, hearth‑magic, and the lingering chill of things half‑seen. Perfect for listeners who crave folklore, ghostly ambiguity, and the soft rustle of the supernatural brushing against the everyday.