Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan (1814–1873).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a Victorian Gothic mystery-thriller novel published in 1864. Young heiress Maud Ruthyn finds herself orphaned and placed under the guardianship of her mysterious uncle Silas, whose reputation was darkened by a suspicious death at his isolated mansion, Bartram-Haugh. As strange events unfold and escape becomes impossible, Maud must navigate a web of sinister relatives, suspicious servants, and the frightening realization that her inheritance may put her life in danger.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh
- Author credits: Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan (1814–1873)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Gothic fiction
- Governesses -- Fiction
- Murderers -- Fiction
- Orphans -- Fiction
- Psychological fiction
- Uncles -- Fiction
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- Best Books Ever Listings
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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