Publisher's Synopsis
An Old Country House is a novel written by Richard Le Gallienne and published in 1902. The story revolves around a young woman named Sylvia who inherits an old country house from her uncle. The house is located in a small village in England and is in a state of disrepair. Sylvia decides to move to the house and restore it to its former glory. As she begins to work on the house, Sylvia discovers that there are many secrets hidden within its walls. She learns about the previous owners and their tragic fates, and she becomes intrigued by the history of the house. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters, including a mysterious man who seems to know more about the house than he lets on. As Sylvia delves deeper into the history of the house, she also begins to uncover secrets about herself. She discovers that her uncle had a hidden past and that her own family history is more complicated than she had realized. An Old Country House is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of family, secrets, and the power of the past. It is a charming and engaging story that will captivate readers with its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its intriguing characters.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.
