The Red House (1887)

By Mary Catherine Rowsell

Book Overview

The Red House is a novel written by Mary Catherine Rowsell and published in 1887. The story revolves around a young girl named Rosamund, who is orphaned and sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a grand estate known as The Red House. As she settles into her new home, Rosamund becomes increasingly aware of the tension and secrets that permeate the household. Her aunt, Lady Lisle, is cold and distant, while her uncle, Sir Hugh, is prone to fits of anger and unpredictable behavior. Rosamund also discovers that her cousin, Stephen, is in love with a woman who is considered unsuitable by their family's standards. As the story progresses, Rosamund becomes embroiled in the family's drama and must navigate the complex relationships and hidden motives of those around her. The Red House is a tale of love, betrayal, and family secrets that explores the complexities of human nature and the consequences of our actions.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: 1167196449
• ISBN13: 9781167196447
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"