In this novel, a young woman returns to her family's ancestral home after her father's death and discovers that the estate is deeply in debt. She decides to restore the family's fortunes by reopening the catafalques, which are ornate tombs containing the bodies of her ancestors. As she delves deeper into the family's history, she uncovers dark secrets and mysterious events surrounding the deaths of her relatives.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1907 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Comedy, Romantic Fiction · 4 chapters