The House Of Delusion (1922)
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ISBN10: 1120763037
ISBN13: 9781120763037
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 302
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120763037
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 302
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The House of Delusion is a novel written by Rupert Sargent Holland, first published in 1922. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Sylvia Marshall, who lives in a small town in New England. Sylvia is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is engaged to be married to a wealthy man named Robert Carlton. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when her father dies, leaving her with a large inheritance.Sylvia decides to use her inheritance to purchase a grand mansion in the town, which she names The House of Delusion. The house is known for its dark history, and many locals believe it to be haunted. Sylvia becomes obsessed with the house and spends all her time renovating it, hoping to make it into a beautiful and welcoming home.As she delves deeper into the history of the house, Sylvia begins to experience strange and terrifying occurrences. She becomes convinced that the house is haunted by the ghosts of its former inhabitants, and her mental state begins to deteriorate. Her relationship with Robert becomes strained, and she becomes increasingly isolated from the outside world.The House of Delusion is a gripping and suspenseful novel that explores themes of obsession, madness, and the supernatural. Holland's vivid descriptions of the house and its surroundings create a haunting and eerie atmosphere that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The novel is a must-read for fans of Gothic horror and psychological thrillers.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.
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