The Ghostly Rental (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419163708)

The Ghostly Rental is a classic ghost story written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book revolves around a young couple, Mr. and Mrs. Churchill, who move into a seemingly idyllic country house in rural England. However, they soon discover that the house is haunted by the ghost of a former tenant, who died under mysterious circumstances.As the couple tries to unravel the secrets of the ghostly presence, they are drawn into a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. The story is full of suspense and intrigue, as the couple must navigate the treacherous waters of the supernatural and the human world to uncover the truth behind the ghostly rental.The book is a masterful work of gothic fiction, with James' signature style of psychological realism and intricate character development. It is a haunting tale that explores the dark side of human nature and the power of the supernatural to both terrify and fascinate us. The Ghostly Rental is a must-read for fans of classic ghost stories and gothic literature.For several days, I thought repeatedly of this little adventure, but I took some satisfaction in keeping it to myself. If the house was not haunted, it was useless to expose my imaginative whims, and if it was, it was agreeable to drain the cup of horror without assistance. I determined, of course, to pass that way again; and a week later--it was the last day of the year--I retraced my steps.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry James
ISBN-10: 1419163701
ISBN-13: 9781419163708
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.58w x 0.15d