Publisher's Synopsis
The Uninhabited House is a novel written by Mrs. J. H. Riddell, first published in 1875. The story revolves around a haunted house in London, which has been deserted for years. The protagonist, a young woman named Mary Dermody, inherits the house from her aunt and decides to move in with her husband, Edward. However, strange things begin to happen in the house, and Mary soon realizes that the house is haunted by a malevolent spirit. She becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the haunting and enlists the help of a local doctor, who is also a paranormal investigator. As they delve deeper into the history of the house, they uncover a dark secret that has been buried for years. The novel is a classic example of Victorian ghost stories, with its eerie atmosphere, suspenseful plot, and vivid descriptions of the supernatural. It explores themes of inheritance, family secrets, and the power of the supernatural. Overall, The Uninhabited House is a gripping and chilling tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.Slowly, but surely, the conviction had been gaining upon me that, let the mystery of River Hall be what it would, no ordinary explanation could account for the phenomena which it had presented to tenant after tenant; and my own experiences in the house, slight though they were, tended to satisfy me there was something beyond malice or interest at work about the place.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.
