Death, the Knight, and the Lady: A Ghost Story by H. De Vere Stacpoole
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"Death, the Knight, and the Lady: A Ghost Story" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story delves into themes of love, loss, and the uncanny intertwining of past lives, revolving around the characters of Beatrice Sinclair and James Wilder as they navigate a complex web of family curses and undercurrents of supernatural influence. As the tale unfolds, it promises to explore haunting mysteries
and poignant emotions against a richly atmospheric backdrop. The opening of the novel introduces us to the character of James Wilder, who urgently summons a friend, hinting at his desperation and torment tied to the strange fate surrounding a deceased woman. The dialogue between Wilder and his friend reveals a sense of impending doom as they discuss the rituals surrounding this woman, who is ultimately linked to the mysterious Sir Gerald Wilder. As the protagonist is drawn into this enigmatic world, we see glimpses of idyllic yet eerie settings, establishing a haunting atmosphere. The narrative transitions into Beatrice Sinclair's perspective as she begins to recall her troubled past, setting the stage for an exploration of identity and interconnected destinies that will lead into a rich tapestry of ghostly intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere), 1863-1951 |
|---|---|
| Title | Death, the Knight, and the Lady: A Ghost Story |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank, David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55708 |
| Release Date | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 421 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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