The House Of Merrilees (1919)

By Archibald Marshall

Book Overview

The House of Merrilees is a gothic mystery novel written by Archibald Marshall and published in 1919. The story follows the protagonist, Hugh Ritson, as he travels to the small town of Silchester to investigate the mysterious disappearance of his friend, Frank Merriweather. Upon arriving, he discovers that Frank's family, the Merrilees, are a strange and secretive bunch who seem to be hiding something. As Hugh delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of dark secrets and hidden agendas, including a long-standing family feud, a hidden treasure, and a tragic love story. Along the way, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including the enigmatic Lady Eileen, who seems to hold the key to the mystery. As the plot thickens, Hugh finds himself drawn deeper into the dark and dangerous world of the Merrilees, where nothing is as it seems and danger lurks around every corner. Will he be able to solve the mystery and uncover the truth behind Frank's disappearance, or will he become the next victim of the House of Merrilees? With its atmospheric setting, complex characters, and gripping plot, The House of Merrilees is a classic gothic mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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: 116403961X
• ISBN13: 9781164039617
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"