The Last Tenant

By Benjamin Leopold Farjeon

Book Overview

The last tenant centers on a couple searching for a new home, revealing tensions between the husband s contentment with their current life and the wife s restless ambition for change. Their exploration of a neglected, silent house soon turns eerie when strange occurrences begin to unfold. Despite the husband s unease, the wife insists on investigating further, leading to an unsettling moment when a bell is rung without explanation. This act triggers ghostly phenomena, including the appearance of a spectral girl and a skeleton cat, which frighten and bewilder them both. The story blends humor with supernatural intrigue, examining how ordinary people respond to extraordinary events. It explores themes of domestic conflict, fear of the unknown, and the clash between skepticism and belief. The novel s opening creates a suspenseful atmosphere where curiosity and courage push the characters into a mysterious world that challenges their understanding of reality. This sets the stage for a narrative that intertwines the supernatural with everyday life, inviting readers into a haunting and captivating tale.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9371813172
• ISBN13: 9789371813174
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"