Publisher's Synopsis
Willing to Die is a novel written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu in 1876. The story is set in Ireland and follows the life of a young girl named Maud Ruthyn. Maud is an orphan who is sent to live with her uncle, Silas Ruthyn, at his estate in Bartram-Haugh. However, Maud soon discovers that her uncle is a cruel and manipulative man who has a dark past. As Maud tries to uncover the truth about her uncle and his past, she becomes entangled in a web of deceit and danger. She finds herself in the middle of a family feud and a deadly conspiracy that threatens her life. Maud is determined to uncover the truth and protect herself, but she must navigate through a maze of secrets and lies to do so.Willing to Die is a suspenseful and thrilling novel that explores themes of family, loyalty, and betrayal. Le Fanu's writing style is captivating and keeps the reader engaged throughout the story. The novel is a classic example of Victorian gothic literature and is a must-read for fans of the genre.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.
