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Set against a backdrop of Victorian obsessions, the story explores the sinister relationship between Silas, an opium-addicted uncle, and his niece Maud. As Silas manifests as a ghostly figure, he harbors ulterior motives concerning Maud's inheritance. Themes of spiritualism, greed, and corruption intertwine, creating a chilling atmosphere that highlights the darker aspects of human desire and ambition. This classic novel stands out as a significant work of spiritual terror from one of the genre's true masters.
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Uncle Silas by J.Sheridan LeFanu, Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Classics, Literary, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
- Language
- Released
- 2002
- Binding
- (Hardcover)
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- Title
- Uncle Silas by J.Sheridan LeFanu, Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Classics, Literary
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
- Publisher
- Borgo Press
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 432
- ISBN13
- 9781587158865
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery Novels, Classics, Horror, 19th century, Gothic, Victorian Era, Gothic Horror
- Description
- Set against a backdrop of Victorian obsessions, the story explores the sinister relationship between Silas, an opium-addicted uncle, and his niece Maud. As Silas manifests as a ghostly figure, he harbors ulterior motives concerning Maud's inheritance. Themes of spiritualism, greed, and corruption intertwine, creating a chilling atmosphere that highlights the darker aspects of human desire and ambition. This classic novel stands out as a significant work of spiritual terror from one of the genre's true masters.