Publisher's Synopsis
A Phantom Lover is a haunting and suspenseful novella written by Vernon Lee. The story follows the young and beautiful protagonist, Ann, as she travels to the secluded and eerie mansion of her fianc�����'s deceased uncle. Upon her arrival, Ann is plagued by strange and terrifying occurrences, including visions of a ghostly lover who seems to be trying to communicate with her. As she delves deeper into the history of the mansion and its former occupants, Ann uncovers a dark and tragic secret that threatens to consume her. With its Gothic atmosphere and psychological terror, A Phantom Lover is a gripping and unforgettable tale of love, loss, and the supernatural.I seemed to see that sanguine sunset, washing like a sea of blood over the heather, to where, by the black pond and the wind-warped firs, there lay the body of Christopher Lovelock, with his dead horse near him, the yellow gravel and lilac ling soaked crimson all around; and above emerged, as out of the redness, the pale blond head covered with the grey hat, the absent eyes, and strange smile of Mrs. Oke. It seemed to me horrible, vulgar, abominable, as if I had got inside a madhouse.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
