Publisher's Synopsis
The Lost House is a novel written by Richard Harding Davis. The story follows the protagonist, George Randolph, a young man who inherits a large estate from his uncle. The estate, however, has been abandoned for years and is rumored to be haunted. George decides to spend the summer at the estate to investigate the rumors and to restore the property to its former glory. As George begins to explore the estate, he discovers a hidden room that has been sealed for decades. Inside, he finds a journal written by his uncle, which reveals a dark secret about the family's past. George becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth and begins to experience strange occurrences in the house. As he delves deeper into the mystery, George uncovers a web of lies and deceit that has haunted his family for generations. He must confront the ghosts of his ancestors and come to terms with the truth about his family's past. The Lost House is a thrilling mystery novel that explores themes of family, legacy, and the power of the past. Davis's writing is captivating and suspenseful, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. This book is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense.Outside the locked door the voices of the two men rose in fierce whispers. But Ford regarded them not at all. With the swiftness of a squirrel caught in a cage, he darted on tiptoe from side to side searching the confines of his prison. He halted close to Miss Dale and pointed at the windows.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.