The Uninhabited House by Mrs. J. H. Riddell
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"The Uninhabited House" by Mrs. J. H. Riddell is a novel written during the late 19th century, probably in the Victorian era. The story revolves around a peculiar residence that seems to bring trouble to its occupants and the tenants who encounter its mysteries. Central to the narrative are Miss Blake and her niece, Miss Helena Elmsdale, who are caught in the ongoing challenges associated with their property, amid a backdrop filled
with themes of ghostly suspicions, financial woes, and family ties. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the enchanting yet troublesome Uninhabited House, which has left a lasting impression on the lawyer's office of Mr. Craven, where the narrative unfolds. The narrative is portrayed through the eyes of a clerk, who grapples with the eccentricities of Miss Blake, her financial difficulties, and her niece's situation. As tenants come and go, often citing strange occurrences, Mr. Craven’s firm struggles to address the complaints while managing Miss Blake’s expectations. The initial chapters explore the relationships between the characters, tackling themes of sympathy, financial obligation, and the persistence of the past, setting a vivid scene for the unfolding mysteries of the house. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Riddell, J. H., Mrs., 1832-1906 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Uninhabited House |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Martin Agren, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ghost stories |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8602 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Apr 10, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 484 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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