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Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh Kindle Edition

by J. Sheridan Le Fanu (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 233 ratings
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Family secrets and sinister plots abound in this beautifully atmospheric Victorian gothic thriller from a celebrated Irish author.

For Maud Ruthyn, life is lonely in a mansion with no family besides her melancholic father. But when Madame de la Rougierre is hired to be her governess, Maud finds herself in the clutches of a mysterious and malevolent woman. When her caregiver is eventually dismissed, Maud is relieved to have the woman out of her life. But it isn’t long before she encounters the madame again.
 
With the passing of her father, Maud is sent to live with her Uncle Silas at Bartram-Haugh until she can inherit the family estate. Feeling increasingly trapped in her uncle’s home, Maud is shocked to learn that Madame de la Rougierre is at her uncle’s service. And when Madame is instructed to escort Maud to London, the young girl begins to see through the shadows of deceit: No one intends for her to leave Bartram-Haugh alive.
 
J. Sheridan Le Fanu’s most famous novel, Uncle Silas is an eerie psychological thriller and has been translated into several languages as well as adapted for film.
 
This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
 
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MYC4ZU4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media (February 21, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 21, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3813 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 595 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1976472377
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 233 ratings

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Gene Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Early Gothic
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2019
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With a luxurious detail, stately pace, slowly winding tension, and breathless dénouement, this early Gothic novel is presented in impeccable language that is a sensuous joy to read. Vivid people in real places and circumstance anything but fanciful, even in today’s world, lead the reader into a memorable experience as varied as anyone’s real life memory. Strongly recommended to those who cherish literate prose and poised storytelling from the days before big screen blockbusters and slam bang tumultuous action drowned out attention to detail. /Gene Stewart
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Jennifer
4.0 out of 5 stars Gothic Classic
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2014
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This book was a bit tedious. Victorian authors used too many adjectives and run-on sentences. The build up seemed to be never ending, but the climax was very terrifying indeed. Not all loose ends were tied together satsfactorily, such as what was Madame's connection with Dudley and Silas Ruthyn? What happened to Dudley's wife? And the jewelry? Wouldn't the sale of Maud's jewelry have implicated Dudley? Which is how, I assume, he made his way to Australia. Overall, a good gothic tale.
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Lucy Mae
3.0 out of 5 stars Uncle Silas
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2021
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Very interesting novel. Many twists and turns. Some of the characters I did not like at all. I wish the author would have made Maud Ruthyn a little braver.
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Shannon
5.0 out of 5 stars Scary good
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2022
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The story is full of sinister characters, ghosts, old and new murders, and plots of deception. There are some characters who you're not sure who's side they are on until the end. Others you know are evil from the start. I really enjoyed this story.

A little side note about Silas. He was in another short story. It was about ghosts and murder. The mystery of that story was solved in this story. I thought that was interesting.
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Katherine Seward
4.0 out of 5 stars it's really good so far
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2017
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Have only just started it but, it's really good so far. At first glance you'd think Stoker's really influenced Le Fanu's work but, since Le Fanu was first published I forget how many years before Bram Stoker...wow! Genius will out. Trust me people just listen to book and brace yourself.
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Linda R. Wagoner
5.0 out of 5 stars Uncle Silas-A Tale of Bartram Haugh
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2011
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For a "long ago" written book, I thought the detail and intrigue was excellent. I enjoyed reading a longer length book as those I have been reading have been shorter and less involved. Couldn't put it down at the 95% read part until I had finished it, a must read.
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wjmouse
4.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining read
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2013
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Very interesting story. A very easy quick read. I always try to figure out the ending before it happens. Was suprised by this one. Will re-read this one :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Uncle Silas
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2010
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A classic by Le Fanu. Very much a gothic type mystery. Good turnaround.
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balasubramanian
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Reviewed in India on November 30, 2016
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Poor narration and frustrating build-up and no mystery built and unravelled.A waste of time.
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Gabriel
5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting
Reviewed in Spain on November 1, 2015
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When it comes to Gothic tales -in its original sense- Sheridan Le Fanu is probably the best writer of all.
It is impossible not to be trapped in such haunting atmosphere. Classical master work.
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Duncan R. McKeown
5.0 out of 5 stars Gothic with a capital 'G'!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2013
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What a cracking good read this novel is! I've read many of Le Fanu's works before, and have always admired his supreme command of the gothic genre; but having read this book, I have to conclude that he has out-gothicked even himself! The famous ghost story writer M.R. James rated it (justly in my opinion) as Le Fanu's 'magnum opus'.
Although written in 1864, and in spite of some dialogue which dates it, this novel has a remarkably modern writing style. Short chapters, and sustained action make it a real page-turner. This is something I've noticed in all Le Fanu's works...perhaps in part due to his Irish roots, Le Fanu knows how to capture your attention like a celtic bard around a warm fire in the winter's gloom reciting a ghostly legend.
He is grossly underestimated (almost overlooked!) as a writer of the Victorian period, and ought to be rated above Wilkie Collins and up there with Stevenson and even Dickens. Uncle Silas himself must be one of the most intriguing and complex character studies by any author in the whole of English literature. It is well known that 'Jane Eyre' was heavily influenced by the Brontes' avid reading of Le Fanu's early stories. One has to conclude that the epithet of 'genre' writer has unjustly stained his reputation. Time to remove the stain!
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David
4.0 out of 5 stars pas mal
Reviewed in France on November 21, 2011
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moins gothique , helas, que CARMILLA, ce roman se laisse lire facilement malgré tout et la moitié retient bien un suspense haletant.
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Timothy Stedham
4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2024
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A very good read. There are twists and turns to keep you on your toes and a breathtaking ending.
Very recommended.
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