Ruckinge Church by Edith Nesbit
Ruckinge Church by Edith Nesbit is a haunting story that delves into the mysterious events surrounding an ancient church. The narrative follows a protagonist who uncovers secrets and ghostly occurrences tied to the church's history. As the protagonist investigates, they encounter supernatural phenomena that reveal hidden truths and long-buried memories. The story weaves together elements of suspense, the supernatural, and historical intrigue, creating a captivating and eerie atmosphere. This tale offers readers a compelling exploration of mystery and the uncanny.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1905 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Adventure · 2,561 words
First lines
"And we said how dreary and desolate and forlorn the church / was, and how long it was since any music but that of the / moth-eaten harmonium and the heartless mixed choir had sounded / there. And we said: 'Poor old church! it will never hear any / true music any more'. Then she turned to us from the door of / the Lady Chapel, which was plastered and whitewashed, and had a / stove and the Evangelical Almanac in it, and her eyes were full / of tears. And, standing there, she sang 'Ave Maria' -- it was / Gounod's music, I think -- with her voice and her face like an / angel's. And while she sang a stranger came to the church door / and stood listening, but he did not see us. Only we saw that he / loved her singing. And he went away as soon as the hymn was / ended, we also soon following, and the church was left lonely / as before. " -- _Extract from our Diary._
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Ruckinge Church is listed on Textopian as a novella by Edith Nesbit, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 2,561 words
- Structure: 1 section, 43 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical context, with a focus on the depiction of period detail.
- Mystery — The plot involves the unraveling of secrets or solving of enigmatic scenarios.
- Adventure — The narrative involves characters embarking on a journey or quest.
- Romance — Elements of love and relationships are present in the narrative.
Tags
Gothic Fiction · Mystery · Supernatural · Horror · Classic Literature · Victorian Era · English Literature · Haunted House · Ghost Story · Paranormal · Suspense · Thriller