Publisher's Synopsis
The Familiar is a gothic horror novel written by J. Sheridan Le Fanu, first published in 1872. The story centers around a young woman named Maud Ruthyn, who is sent to live with her reclusive uncle, Silas Ruthyn, in his isolated mansion. Maud soon discovers that her uncle is hiding a dark secret and that the house is haunted by a mysterious figure known as ""The Familiar."" As she uncovers the truth about her family's past, Maud becomes increasingly fearful for her own safety and must find a way to escape the clutches of her malevolent uncle and the supernatural forces that threaten to destroy her. The Familiar is a classic example of gothic literature, filled with suspense, mystery, and supernatural elements, and is considered one of Le Fanu's most acclaimed works.I say I know this; I could prove it to your own conviction."" He paused for a minute, and then added, ""And as to accosting it, I dare not, I could not; when I see it I am powerless; I stand in the gaze of death, in the triumphant presence of infernal power and malignity. My strength, and faculties, and memory, all forsake me. O God, I fear, sir, you know not what you speak of. Mercy, mercy; heaven have pity on me!""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.
