The House by the Church-Yard: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The House by the Church-Yard is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan (1814–1873).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The House by the Church-Yard" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a novel published in 1863 that combines mystery and historical fiction. Set in an 18th-century Irish village, the story begins when a skull bearing strange injuries is unearthed in a churchyard, sparking investigation into interconnected crimes and murders. Mervyn returns to Chapelizod to clear his wrongly convicted father's name, uncovering dark secrets involving mysterious figures and long-buried truths. Le Fanu weaves Gothic suspense with vivid portraits of Irish rural life, creating a haunting tale that influenced later writers.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The House by the Church-Yard
- Author credits: Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan (1814–1873)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Country life -- Ireland -- Fiction
- Ireland -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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