Publisher's Synopsis
The House By The Churchyard is a gothic novel written by J. Sheridan Le Fanu. The story is set in the small Irish town of Chapelizod in the 1760s and follows the lives of its inhabitants. The central character is Charles Wilder, a young medical student who becomes entangled in a web of secrets and mysteries surrounding the titular house by the churchyard. This house was once the home of a notorious judge, who was rumored to have murdered his wife and buried her in the garden. As Charles delves deeper into the history of the house and its former occupants, he uncovers a dark and sinister past that threatens to destroy the town and its inhabitants. Along the way, he meets a colorful cast of characters, including the eccentric Dr. Sturk, the beautiful and enigmatic Miss Lake, and the sinister Captain Barton. With its intricate plot, vivid descriptions, and eerie atmosphere, The House By The Churchyard is a classic of gothic literature 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.
