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Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh

Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

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Step into the eerie world of Victorian Gothic mystery with Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's "Uncle Silas." This enthralling novel is a cornerstone of the locked-room mystery genre, skillfully blending suspense and intrigue to deliver a tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Set against the gloomy backdrop of Knowl mansion, the story follows young heiress Maud Ruthyn as she becomes entangled in a labyrinth of family secrets and dark enigmas. Maud's investigation into her enigmatic uncle, Silas Ruthyn-a man once steeped in vice and now a fervent convert to Christianity-leads her through a maze of deceit and danger.

As Maud uncovers hidden agendas and sinister truths, she is drawn into a narrative teeming with suspense. From the shadowy corners of Bartram-Haugh mansion to the hushed confidences of her father and the worldly wisdom of her cousin Lady Monica Knollys, each revelation adds layers to the complex mystery surrounding Silas.

Le Fanu's expert storytelling conjures a chilling Gothic atmosphere where every creaking floorboard and flickering candle hints at deeper secrets. "Uncle Silas" immerses readers in a world where shadows conceal malevolent forces and every twist brings new revelations.

Prepare for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Victorian suspense with "Uncle Silas," a masterpiece that will captivate and haunt you long after the final page.

  • TO
  • A Preliminary Word
  • Volume I
  • I. Austin Ruthyn, of Knowl, and His Daughter
  • II. Uncle Silas
  • III. A New Face
  • IV. Madame de la Rougierre
  • V. Sights and Noises
  • VI. A Walk in the Wood
  • VII. Church Scarsdale
  • VIII. The Smoker
  • IX. Monica Knollys
  • X. Lady Knollys Removes a Coverlet
  • XI. Lady Knollys Sees the Features
  • XII. A Curious Conversation
  • XIII. Before and After Breakfast
  • XIV. Angry Words
  • XV. A Warning
  • XVI. Doctor Bryerly Looks In
  • XVII. An Adventure
  • XVIII. A Midnight Visitor
  • XIX. Au Revoir
  • XX. Austin Ruthyn Sets Out on His Journey
  • XXI. Arrivals
  • XXII. Somebody in the Room with the Coffin
  • XXIII. I Talk with Doctor Bryerly
  • XXIV. The Opening of the Will
  • XXV. I Hear from Uncle Silas
  • XXVI. The Story of Uncle Silas
  • XXVII. More About Tom Charkes Suicide
  • XXVIII. I Am Persuaded
  • XXIX. How the Ambassador Fared
  • XXX. On the Road
  • XXXI. Bartram-Haugh
  • XXXII. Uncle Silas
  • XXXIII. The Windmill Wood
  • XXXIV. Zamiel
  • XXXV. We Visit a Room in the Second Storey
  • Volume II
  • I. An Arrival at Dead of Night
  • II. Doctor Bryerly Emerges
  • III. A Midnight Departure
  • IV. Cousin Monica and Uncle Silas Meet
  • V. In Which I Make Another Cousins Acquaintance
  • VI. My Cousin Dudley
  • VII. Elverston and Its People
  • VIII. News at Bartram Gate
  • IX. A Friend Arises
  • X. A Chapter-Full of Lovers
  • XI. The Rivals
  • XII. Doctor Bryerly Reappears
  • XIII. Question and Answer
  • XIV. An Apparition
  • XV. Millys Farewell
  • XVI. Sarah Matilda Comes to Light
  • XVII. The Picture of a Wolf
  • XVIII. An Odd Proposal
  • XIX. In Search of Charkes Skeleton
  • XX. The Foot of Hercules
  • XXI. I Conspire
  • XXII. The Letter
  • XXIII. Lady Knollys Carriage
  • XXIV. A Sudden Departure
  • XXV. The Journey
  • XXVI. Our Bedchamber
  • XXVII. A Well-Known Face Looks In
  • XXVIII. Spiced Claret
  • XXIX. The Hour of Death
  • XXX. In the Oak Parlour
  • Conclusion
  • Tytuł: Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh
  • Autor: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
  • ISBN: 978-83-7639-643-9, 9788376396439
  • Data wydania: 2024-08-19
  • Format: Ebook
  • Identyfikator pozycji: e_40wy
  • Wydawca: Armoryka