Publisher's Synopsis
The Hall of Shells is a novel written by Mary Earle Hardy and published in 1900. The story takes place in England and revolves around the life of a woman named Margaret, who inherits a large estate from her late uncle. Margaret is a young and independent woman who is determined to make a life for herself on her own terms. However, she soon discovers that the estate comes with a dark past and many secrets.As Margaret begins to explore the estate, she discovers a hidden room filled with shells and other strange objects. This room, known as the Hall of Shells, becomes the focus of the story as Margaret tries to unravel the mystery behind it. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including a handsome artist, a mysterious woman in black, and a group of gypsies.As Margaret delves deeper into the secrets of the estate, she uncovers a dark and tragic history that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. The Hall of Shells is a gripping tale of mystery, romance, and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.
