J. Sheridan Le Fanu - Wylder’s Hand (1864)

[genrenaut]

Like many, I’m a fan of Le Fanu’s best-known works, his short stories (including the canonical Green Tea). I’ve also read and enjoyed his sensation novel, Uncle Silas - but it’s outdone by Wylder’s Hand. Again in the mould of the sensation novel (one of my favourite genres), WH tells the story of upstart Mark Wylder’s unlikely impending marriage

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[dfordoom]

I've just ordered myself a copy!

[genrenaut]

Let me know what you think! I've just ordered myself The House By The Churchyard though thus far I haven't been a fan of the Victorian historical novel - we'll see how it pans out...

[britadventuress]

My Library Ladies and I are discussing Uncle Silas next year, as part of my "Women (and other difficult topics)" unit.

I also enjoyed see M.R. James mentioned here. "Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You" gave me goosebumps during the middle of an (admittedly overcast) day. In an office. Under fluorescent lighting.

[genrenaut]

"Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You"

I know! It's one of those stories where it's impossible to explain to anyone why it's so bonechillingly terrifying - the atmosphere is in the writing rather than the content