Publisher's Synopsis
""The Shadow In The Corner"" is a gripping novel by Mary E. Braddon, a renowned Victorian-era author. The story revolves around a mysterious woman named Mrs. Ormonde, who moves into a small village and takes up residence in a secluded cottage. She is a recluse and is shrouded in mystery, with the villagers speculating about her past and her intentions. The protagonist, Lucy Graham, becomes intrigued by Mrs. Ormonde and begins to investigate her background. As she uncovers more about the enigmatic woman, Lucy finds herself drawn into a web of deceit and danger. The novel is a classic example of Victorian Gothic literature, with themes of mystery, romance, and suspense. Braddon's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make ""The Shadow In The Corner"" a thrilling read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.Michael had often heard that dismal story: how, when Anthony Bascom's fair false wife had left him, when his credit was exhausted, and his friends had grown tired of him, and all was gone except Wildheath Grange, Anthony, the broken-down man of fashion, had come to that lonely house unexpectedly one night, and had ordered his bed to be got ready for him in the room where he used to sleep when he came to the place for the wild duck shooting, in his boyhood.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.
