Uncle Silas by Sheridan Le Fanu

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Uncle Silas is a novel by Sheridan Le Fanu, first published in 1864. A masterpiece of Victorian Gothic fiction, the novel is a gripping tale of mystery, psychological suspense, and eerie atmosphere. The story follows Maud Ruthyn, a young heiress who, after her father’s death, is placed under the guardianship of her reclusive and enigmatic uncle, Silas. As she navigates her new life in his dark and decaying mansion, she soon realizes that sinister forces are at play, and her inheritance—and life—may be in grave danger. Blending elements of Gothic horror with the emerging genre of the sensation novel, Uncle Silas was heavily influenced by the works of Ann Radcliffe and Wilkie Collins. Le Fanu masterfully crafts an unsettling narrative filled with eerie landscapes, psychological manipulation, and an undercurrent of supernatural dread. The novel remains a cornerstone of Victorian literature, inspiring later writers such as Henry James and influencing the development of the modern psychological thriller.

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