Publisher's Synopsis
""The House By The Churchyard"" is a gothic novel written by J. Sheridan Le Fanu that was first published in 1863. The story is set in the small Irish village of Chapelizod and follows the lives of its inhabitants from the mid-18th century to the mid-19th century. The novel begins with the discovery of a body in the titular house's garden, which sets off a chain of events that reveal long-held secrets and scandals within the village.The main character, Charles Wilder, is a young medical student who becomes embroiled in the mystery surrounding the house and its inhabitants. He falls in love with the beautiful and mysterious Miss Lake, who is rumored to be a witch. As the story progresses, Wilder uncovers the dark history of the village and the sinister forces at work behind the scenes.""The House By The Churchyard"" is a complex and multi-layered novel that explores themes of love, death, and the supernatural. Le Fanu's vivid descriptions of the Irish countryside and the village of Chapelizod create a haunting and atmospheric setting for the story. The novel is considered a masterpiece of gothic literature and has been praised for its intricate plot, well-drawn characters, and eerie atmosphere.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.
