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Uncle Silas
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For Maud Ruthyn, life is lonely in a mansion with no family besides her melancholic father. But when Madame de la Rougierre is hired to be her governess, Maud finds herself in the clutches of a mysterious and malevolent woman. When her caregiver is eventually dismissed, Maud is relieved to have the woman out of her life. But it isn't long before she encounters the madame again.
With the passing of her father, Maud is sent to live with her Uncle Silas at Bartram-Haugh until she can inherit the family estate. Feeling increasingly trapped in her uncle's home, Maud is shocked to learn that Madame de la Rougierre is at her uncle's service. And when Madame is instructed to escort Maud to London, the young girl begins to see through the shadows of deceit: No one intends for her to leave Bartram-Haugh alive.
J. Sheridan Le Fanu's most famous novel,
is an eerie psychological thriller and has been translated into several languages as well as adapted for film
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“I’m so glad that I finally got a chance to experience the writing of Le Fanu, and look forward to reading more! I did find that time kind of went back and forth in this story, which was confusing, but the descriptions of the spooky country house and the diabolical characters were wonderful. A campy, over-the-top Victorian sensation novel, perfect for this time of year!”
“Uncle Silas is considered one of the first mystery novels of English literature, and it certainly does not disappoint the reader, even though it's settled in the 1800´s it's easy to relate to the reality of the characters and be trapped by the story and it's in the public domain, which is always a plus if you love to read but you are on a budget”
About J. Sheridan Le Fanu
J. Sheridan Le Fanu (1814–1873) was an Irish writer who helped develop the ghost story genre in the nineteenth century. Born to a family of writers, Le Fanu released his first works in 1838 in
, which he would go on to edit and publish in 1861. Some of Le Fanu’s most famous Victorian Gothic works include
,
, and
. His writing has inspired other great authors of horror and thriller literature such as Bram Stoker and M. R. James.
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