The second album by the Danish heavy metal band, and the band's first concept album, originally released in October 1987. The album tells the story of a young couple, Miriam Natias and Jonathan La'Fey, who move into an old mansion that La'Fey inherited. It takes place in the summer of 1845. Upon their arrival they are warned by seven horsemen not to move into the house because if they do '18 will become 9'. They do not heed the warning and proceed to move into the mansion. During their first night, Jonathan meets with Count de La'Fey, the Family Ghost, who is a deceased relative.
Track Listing:
1. Funeral - King Diamond
2. Arrival - King Diamond
3. A Mansion in Darkness - King Diamond
4. The Family Ghost - King Diamond
5. The 7th Day of July 1777 - King Diamond
6. Omens - King Diamond
7. The Possession - King Diamond
8. Abigail - King Diamond
9. Black Horsemen - King Diamond
Year of Production: 1987
