Publisher's Synopsis
Sir Rohan's Ghost: A Romance is a novel written by Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford and published in 1860. The story revolves around a young woman named Zillah, who inherits a castle in England from her deceased father. The castle is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of Sir Rohan, a former owner who died tragically. Despite the warnings of the locals, Zillah decides to move into the castle with her aunt and uncle.As Zillah settles into her new home, she begins to experience strange occurrences that she believes are the work of Sir Rohan's ghost. She becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about his death and the reason for his haunting. Along the way, she meets a handsome young man named Arthur, who is also interested in the history of the castle and its former inhabitants.As Zillah and Arthur investigate the castle's past, they uncover a dark and tragic secret that has been buried for generations. They also find themselves falling in love, despite the obstacles that stand in their way.Sir Rohan's Ghost: A Romance is a Gothic novel that combines elements of mystery, romance, and supernatural horror. It explores themes of love, loss, and the power of the past to haunt the present. With its atmospheric setting and compelling characters, this novel is a classic example of Victorian-era literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
