Publisher's Synopsis
""The Wyvern Mystery"" is a Gothic novel written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu and first published in 1869. The story takes place in the mid-19th century and revolves around a young woman named Alice Maybell who inherits a large estate called Wyvern from her uncle. Alice's arrival at Wyvern is met with suspicion and hostility from the housekeeper, Mrs. Maloney, who seems to have a dark secret of her own. As Alice tries to uncover the truth about her uncle's death and the strange occurrences happening at Wyvern, she becomes entangled in a web of deceit and danger. Along the way, she meets a mysterious man named Charles Fairfield who offers to help her, but his true intentions are unclear. As Alice delves deeper into the mysteries of Wyvern, she discovers a shocking truth that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. This novel is a classic example of Victorian Gothic literature, filled with suspense, romance, and supernatural elements.In Three Volumes.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.
