The House Of Whispers
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner,Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Behind the grand facade of a crumbling English manor lies a web of intrigue, half-spoken secrets, and shadows that refuse to stay buried — welcome to The House of Whispers. May Wynne's gripping tale draws readers into a world of mystery and suspense, where its courageous young protagonist must navigate treacherous social currents and hidden dangers within the walls of a house that seems almost alive with concealed truths. The story masterfully chronicles the tension between appearance and reality, as loyalties are tested and long-buried scandals threaten to surface with devastating consequences. Wynne, a prolific and versatile author of the early twentieth century, was celebrated for her ability to craft plots that blend domestic drama with genuine suspense, and The House of Whispers stands as a fine testament to that talent. Her prose is brisk and assured, drawing on the traditions of Gothic atmosphere while grounding the narrative in the emotional realism of its characters' struggles. Published by the esteemed Ward, Lock & Co. of London and Melbourne, this volume carries all the hallmarks of classic British popular fiction — and leaves the reader wondering just how many secrets a house can hold before its walls finally speak.
Author: May Wynne
Format: Hardback
Genre: Fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner,Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Behind the grand facade of a crumbling English manor lies a web of intrigue, half-spoken secrets, and shadows that refuse to stay buried — welcome to The House of Whispers. May Wynne's gripping tale draws readers into a world of mystery and suspense, where its courageous young protagonist must navigate treacherous social currents and hidden dangers within the walls of a house that seems almost alive with concealed truths. The story masterfully chronicles the tension between appearance and reality, as loyalties are tested and long-buried scandals threaten to surface with devastating consequences. Wynne, a prolific and versatile author of the early twentieth century, was celebrated for her ability to craft plots that blend domestic drama with genuine suspense, and The House of Whispers stands as a fine testament to that talent. Her prose is brisk and assured, drawing on the traditions of Gothic atmosphere while grounding the narrative in the emotional realism of its characters' struggles. Published by the esteemed Ward, Lock & Co. of London and Melbourne, this volume carries all the hallmarks of classic British popular fiction — and leaves the reader wondering just how many secrets a house can hold before its walls finally speak.