The Heron's Tower: A Romance (1904)

By Emily Gerard

Book Overview

The Heron's Tower: A Romance is a novel written by Emily Gerard and published in 1904. The story follows the adventures of a young woman named Sybil, who inherits a castle in Scotland from her late father. The castle, known as the Heron's Tower, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a former owner, a cruel and tyrannical lord who was killed by his own vassals. Despite the warnings of the locals, Sybil decides to move into the castle and restore it to its former glory. As she begins to unravel the mysteries of the castle's past, Sybil becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger. She discovers that the ghost of the former lord is not the only supernatural presence in the castle, and that there are dark forces at work that threaten her very life. Along the way, Sybil falls in love with a handsome young man named Ronald, who helps her to uncover the secrets of the Heron's Tower and protect her from its malevolent inhabitants. The Heron's Tower: A Romance is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that combines elements of Gothic horror, romance, and adventure. Emily Gerard's vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and the eerie atmosphere of the castle make for a compelling and immersive reading experience. The novel also explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil. Overall, The Heron's Tower is a classic work of Victorian literature that continues to captivate readers today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165122286
• ISBN13: 9781165122288
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"