The House in Lordship Lane

The House in Lordship Lane is a novel by A.E.W. Mason, first published in 1903. It tells the story of a young man, John Herring, who inherits a house in Lordship Lane, a street in London. He moves into the house and discovers that it is haunted by the ghost of a woman who died in the house many years before. John is determined to find out the truth about the ghost and the house's past. He meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious old man who lives in the house, a young woman who claims to be the ghost's daughter, and a mysterious stranger who seems to be connected to the house's past. John's investigations lead him to uncover a dark secret about the house and its inhabitants. He discovers that the house was once owned by a powerful family who were involved in a terrible crime. He also discovers that the ghost is connected to the crime and is seeking revenge. John must confront the ghost and the powerful family in order to save himself and the people he loves. In the end, he is able to uncover the truth and bring justice to the house in Lordship Lane.

By A.E.W. Mason · First published 1946 · Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 34 chapters

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