Wylder's Hand by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
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About this eBook
| Author | Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan, 1814-1873 |
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| Title | Wylder's Hand |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Stan Goodman, Thomas Berger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Wylder's Hand" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story unfolds with the protagonist, Charles de Cresseron, as he journeys to Gylingden while carrying a letter from Mark Wylder, hinting at a complex interplay of family relations and an impending marriage. The narrative is characterized by its rich descriptions of the English countryside and a focus on the entangled lineage of Wylders and Brandons, which sets the stage for themes of madness, inheritance, and the intricacies of interpersonal relationships. The opening of "Wylder's Hand" introduces us to Charles de Cresseron as he reflects upon his past while driving through Gylingden. He encounters memories of his childhood, particularly connected to the Brandon family, which are laced with a sense of nostalgia and foreboding. The letter from Mark Wylder reveals his recent inheritance and his plans to marry Dorcas Brandon, stirring apprehension in Charles as he remembers the intertwined histories of their families. As Charles arrives at Brandon Hall, the dynamics between characters become clear, highlighting the complexities at play, including the impending marriage and potential conflicts that could arise from it. This opening sets a tone of mystery and tension, inviting the reader to delve deeper into the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | Missing persons -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9983 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 142 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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