Publisher's Synopsis
The House of the White Shadows is a novel written by Benjamin Leopold Farjeon and first published in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Richard Vendale, who inherits a large sum of money from his uncle. Richard decides to use his newfound wealth to travel to Europe and explore the continent.During his travels, Richard becomes fascinated with a mysterious house in the French countryside called the House of the White Shadows. The house is owned by a wealthy and reclusive aristocrat named Baron Trigault, who is rumored to have a dark past. Richard becomes determined to uncover the secrets of the house and its owner, and he soon finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue and danger.As Richard delves deeper into the mysteries of the House of the White Shadows, he uncovers a plot to steal a valuable diamond from the Baron. With the help of a beautiful young woman named Z�����lie, Richard sets out to foil the plot and save the Baron from harm.The House of the White Shadows is a thrilling tale of mystery, romance, and adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Farjeon's vivid descriptions of the French countryside and the opulent interiors of the House of the White Shadows bring the story to life, while his skillful plotting and characterization keep the reader engaged from beginning to 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.