The House Of Night (1921)

By Leslie Howard Gordon

Book Overview

The House of Night is a novel written by Leslie Howard Gordon and first published in 1921. The story revolves around a young woman named Mary who inherits a large, old house from her uncle. The house is located in a remote area and has a reputation for being haunted. Despite warnings from the locals, Mary decides to move into the house with her husband and young son.As they settle into their new home, strange things begin to happen. Mary hears mysterious voices and sees ghostly apparitions. Her son becomes increasingly withdrawn and fearful. The couple begins to suspect that something evil is lurking in the house.As they investigate the history of the house, they uncover a dark secret from the past. The previous owner had been involved in a series of occult rituals and had summoned a powerful demon. Now, the demon has returned to claim the souls of those who live in the house.The House of Night is a chilling tale of supernatural horror that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its atmospheric setting, complex characters, and terrifying plot, it is a must-read for fans of the horror genre.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: 1165684977
• ISBN13: 9781165684977
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"