There's no escape from the Nature Trail to Hell

So as I lay about drowning in phlegm, I occasionally find time in my ever so busy schedule to read inbetween coughing fits. Right now, I'm reading Ghost Stories of JS LeFanu. He was an Irish writer, most famous for 'Green Tea' and 'Carmilla'. And may I just say how generally unsatisfying I'm finding period horror writing? The style seems to work directly against building suspense.
Now, don't get me wrong. I like reading period fiction, from various periods. But this is failing to creep me out. Although hopefully it'll give me some ideas for gaming next Sunday because right now I've got nothing. (Still.)