The Living and the Dead, by a Country Curate [E. Neale]

By Erskine Neale

Book Overview

The Living and the Dead is a novel written by Erskine Neale in 1829. The book revolves around the life of a young man named Edward, who is the heir to a wealthy estate. Edward is in love with a beautiful girl named Emily, but their relationship is threatened by the arrival of a mysterious woman who claims to be his long-lost sister. As Edward tries to uncover the truth about his family's past, he is haunted by the ghosts of his ancestors and must confront the dark secrets that have been kept hidden for generations. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, family, and the supernatural, and is a gripping tale of mystery and suspense. With its richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions of life in 19th-century England, The Living and the Dead is a classic work of Gothic 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: 143731967X
• ISBN13: 9781437319675
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"