Publisher's Synopsis
The Thief in the Night is a novel written by American author Harriet Prescott Spofford and originally published in 1872. The story is set in the fictional town of New Salem and follows the lives of two sisters, Hildegarde and Rachel, who are polar opposites in terms of personality and temperament. Hildegarde is beautiful, charming, and popular, while Rachel is plain, serious, and introverted.As the plot unfolds, the sisters become embroiled in a series of mysterious and unsettling events that threaten to upend their lives. A thief is on the loose in New Salem, stealing valuable items from wealthy residents, and Hildegarde becomes a prime suspect due to her association with a notorious gambler. Meanwhile, Rachel begins to experience strange visions and dreams that hint at a dark secret lurking in the town's past.As the sisters navigate these challenges, they must also confront their own personal demons and grapple with issues of identity, love, and family loyalty. The Thief in the Night is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue that explores themes of morality, redemption, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.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.
