J. S. Le Fanu's Ghostly Tales, Volume 3 / The Haunted Baronet (1871)

Name: J. S. Le Fanu's Ghostly Tales, Volume 3 / The Haunted Baronet (1871)
Author: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

By Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

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A provincial estate becomes the focus of recurring supernatural incidents that unsettle its household and unravel hidden ties of birth and inheritance. A troubled young man experiences dreams and visitations linked to a ruined portrait and a mysterious drowned woman, while sightings on a lake, a lady in black, and noises through walls provoke investigation and dread. Practical plots and local gossip collide with mounting psychological strain, leading characters to confront family secrets, ambiguous evidence, and the porous boundary between memory and apparition as the haunting intensifies toward a decisive confrontation.

About the Author

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu was an Irish author known for his contributions to the genre of Gothic fiction and supernatural literature. Born in 1814, he is best remembered for his novella "Carmilla," which is one of the earliest works of vampire fiction and has influenced countless adaptations and interpretations. Le Fanu's writing often explores themes of mystery and the uncanny, as seen in his collections such as "In a Glass Darkly" and "A Stable for Nightmares; or, Weird Tales." His ability to weave psychological depth with eerie atmospheres has secured his place in the literary heritage of the 19th century, making him a significant figure in the development of horror literature.