The Haunted Homestead: A Novel by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth

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Author Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte, 1819-1899
Title The Haunted Homestead: A Novel
Note Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The haunted homestead -- The presentiment -- The spectre revels -- The Gilberts.
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Summary "The Haunted Homestead: A Novel" by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. This novel centers around the themes of friendship, love, and the supernatural, particularly focusing on the eerie occurrences in a haunted estate known as Wolfbrake, which is associated with the mysterious legacy of its former owner, Madeleine Van Der Vaughan. The primary characters introduced include Agnes, a curious and adventurous young woman, and her close friend Mathilde Legare, who harbors feelings for a man named Frank Howard. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Agnes’s spirited fascination with ghosts, leading her to visit Mathilde’s family estate for Christmas. As Agnes embarks on her journey to Wolfbrake, she is intrigued by Mathilde's hints about the house's haunting and the mysterious happenings tied to its tragic history. Upon her arrival, the narrative hints at a spectral presence through Agnes’s vivid dreams and strange occurrences, including a ghostly woman who appears in her chamber. This initial portion sets the stage for a tale that intertwines romance, ghostly intrigue, and the tension between societal expectations and personal desires, creating an atmosphere rich with suspense and potential revelations about the haunted legacy of the manor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
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EBook-No. 36713
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Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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