Wylder's Hand

Wylder's Hand is a gothic novel written by J. Sheridan Le Fanu. It was first published in 1864 and tells the story of a young woman named Clara Westenra, who inherits a large estate from her father. However, her inheritance is challenged by her cousin, the mysterious and dangerous Arthur Wylder, who claims that the estate rightfully belongs to him.As Clara tries to uncover the truth about her family's past and the reasons behind Wylder's claim, she finds herself drawn into a web of deceit, betrayal, and dark secrets. Along the way, she meets a cast of intriguing characters, including a handsome and enigmatic artist named Guy Deverell, who becomes her ally and confidant.As the story unfolds, Clara and Guy must navigate a series of dangerous and suspenseful twists and turns, including murder, kidnapping, and a mysterious underground chamber. With its intricate plot, vivid descriptions, and richly drawn characters, Wylder's Hand is a classic of Victorian gothic literature and a must-read for fans of the genre.I was looking towards the stair-head. The passage was empty and ended in utter darkness. I glanced the other way, and thought I saw--though not distinctly--in the distance a white figure, not gliding in the conventional way, but limping off, with a sort of jerky motion, and, in a second or two, quite lost in darkness.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.