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Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh

by Victor Sage, J. Sheridan Le Fanu
RM44.30 MYR
Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh
Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh

Gothic thriller showcases Victorian psychological intrigue.

If gripping mystery and brooding atmosphere are what you seek, "Uncle Silas" should be in your hands tonight. As Maud Ruthyn's tale of entrapment and deceit unfolds, you'll be transported to a time where every shadow could conceal a menace. Le Fanu's skillful blend of Gothic elements with a psychological depth creates a page-turner that's both a period piece and a timeless tale of suspense.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh

by Victor Sage, J. Sheridan Le Fanu
RM44.30 MYR
ISBN: 9780140437461
Authors: Victor Sage, J. Sheridan Le Fanu
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2001-06-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Horror, Historical Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Thriller, Mystery, Classics, Gothic
Goodreads rating: 3.74
(rated by 6809 readers)

Description

One of the most significant and intriguing Gothic novels of the Victorian period and is enjoyed today as a modern psychological thriller. In Uncle Silas (1864) Le Fanu brought up to date Mrs Radcliffe's earlier tales of virtue imprisoned and menaced by unscrupulous schemers. The narrator, Maud Ruthyn, is a 17 year old orphan left in the care of her fearful uncle, Silas. The novel established Le Fanu as a master of horror fiction.
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Gothic thriller showcases Victorian psychological intrigue.

If gripping mystery and brooding atmosphere are what you seek, "Uncle Silas" should be in your hands tonight. As Maud Ruthyn's tale of entrapment and deceit unfolds, you'll be transported to a time where every shadow could conceal a menace. Le Fanu's skillful blend of Gothic elements with a psychological depth creates a page-turner that's both a period piece and a timeless tale of suspense.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.