The Shadow in the Corner
| Author | : Mary Elizabeth Braddon |
| Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 40 |
| Release | : 2020-09-17 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781528766159 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1528766156 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (156 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Shadow in the Corner written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Shadow in the Corner' is a gothic short story, written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, and first published in 1879. It tells the story of Michael Bascom, a reclusive scientist, who lives in an old mansion called Wildheath Grange. His man servant informs him that they need a girl to help his wife around the house. An orphan girl takes the role, but informs Bascom that she is very uncomfortable with her lodgings. She says she sees a mysterious shadow in her room at night. The house is rumoured to be haunted, but the scientist doesn't believe her, that is, until he experiences it himself. To compliment the republication of this work, a specially commissioned new introductory biography of the author has been added.
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