Historical Fiction

The House by the Church-Yard

Set in an 18th-century Irish village, the story begins when a skull bearing strange injuries is unearthed in a churchyard, sparking investigation into interconnected crimes and murders.

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"The House by the Church-Yard" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a novel published in 1863 that combines mystery and historical fiction. Set in an 18th-century Irish village, the story begins when a skull bearing strange injuries is unearthed in a churchyard, sparking investigation into interconnected crimes and murders. Mervyn returns to Chapelizod to clear his wrongly convicted father's name, uncovering dark secrets involving mysterious figures and long-buried truths. Le Fanu weaves Gothic suspense with vivid portraits of Irish rural life, creating a haunting tale that influenced later writers.

Format: EPUB
Language: English
Length: 728 pages
Published: 1 January 1863
Publisher: anboco
ISBN: 9783736412453