The House Of The Dead Hand (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419166761)

The House of the Dead Hand is a novel written by Edith Wharton. The story takes place in the early 1900s and follows the life of Felix Young, a young man who has been living in Europe for several years. Felix is summoned back to his family's estate in America, where he is met with a series of strange and unsettling events.The estate, which is called the House of the Dead Hand, has a dark and mysterious history. It is said to be cursed, and many of Felix's family members have met with tragic ends. As Felix begins to explore the estate, he discovers secrets and hidden passages that lead him to believe that the curse may be real.Felix also meets a young woman named Judith, who is staying at the estate with her father. Judith and Felix quickly develop a romantic relationship, but their happiness is threatened by the curse and the strange happenings at the House of the Dead Hand.As the story unfolds, Felix and Judith must work together to uncover the truth behind the curse and the mysterious events at the estate. Along the way, they encounter a cast of intriguing and suspicious characters, including Felix's own family members.The House of the Dead Hand is a gripping and suspenseful novel that explores themes of love, family, and the supernatural. Edith Wharton's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the eerie atmosphere of the House of the Dead Hand to life, making this book a must-read for fans of gothic fiction and mystery.It was not till five or six years later, when chance took him again to Siena, that the recollection started from some inner fold of memory. He found himself, as it happened, at the head of Doctor Lombard's street, and glancing down that grim thoroughfare, caught an oblique glimpse of the.doctor's house front, with the Dead Hand projecting above its threshold. The sight revived his interest, and that evening, over an admirable frittata, he questioned his landlady about Miss Lombard's marriage.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: Edith Wharton
ISBN-10: 141916676X
ISBN-13: 9781419166761
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 9.24h x 7.54w x 0.16d