The Forest House by Egerton Castle
The story revolves around a mysterious and ancient forest house that has been abandoned for decades. The protagonist, a young woman, inherits the estate from a distant relative and decides to restore it to its former glory. As she delves deeper into the renovation process, she uncovers dark secrets and supernatural occurrences that threaten to destroy her life.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1906 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 4,094 words
First lines
"Diesen liebenswuerd'gen Juengling Kann man nicht genug verehren. " HEINE.
"Heaven knows," had said the musician, "what sweet hostess may not greet your youthship to-night."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Adventure, Mystery
- Length: 4,094 words
- Structure: 1 section, 104 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Romance — Central love story that drives the plot and character motivations.
- Drama — Intense character development and emotional themes.
- Adventure — Elements of exploration and journeying through different settings.
Tags
Gothic fiction · Mystery · Romance · Supernatural · Fantasy · Horror · Suspense · Thriller · Victorian era · English literature · Classic novel · Haunted house