Publisher's Synopsis
Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram Haugh is a gothic novel written by J. Sheridan Le Fanu. It is a gripping and suspenseful story that follows the life of the young heiress Maud Ruthyn, who is sent to live with her reclusive and mysterious Uncle Silas in his remote country estate, Bartram Haugh. As Maud begins to uncover the dark secrets of her family and the strange occurrences at Bartram Haugh, she becomes increasingly afraid for her safety. She is haunted by the memory of her father's death, which she suspects may have been caused by Uncle Silas. Despite her fears, Maud is determined to uncover the truth and protect herself from the dangers lurking within the walls of Bartram Haugh. With the help of her loyal maid, Milly, and her childhood friend, Dudley, Maud embarks on a dangerous journey that leads her to the heart of the mystery surrounding Uncle Silas. Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram Haugh is a classic gothic novel that features all the elements of the genre, including dark secrets, mysterious characters, and a suspenseful plot. It is a must-read for fans of gothic literature and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.I did not know well what to make of this woman, whom I feared with a vein of superstitious dread. I hated being alone with her after dusk in the school-room. She would sometimes sit for half an hour at a time, with her wide mouth drawn down at the corners, and a scowl, looking into the fire. If she saw me looking at her she would change all this on the instant, affect a sort of languor, and lean her head upon her hand, and ultimately have recourse to her Bible. But I fancied she did not read, but pursued her own dark ruminations, for I observed that the open book might often lie for half an hour or more under her eyes and yet the leaf never turned.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.
