The Unbidden Guest (1894)

By E.W. Hornung and Ernest William Hornung

Book Overview

The Unbidden Guest is a novel written by Ernest William Hornung and first published in 1894. The book tells the story of a young man named Jack Dyce, who inherits a large estate in the English countryside from his wealthy uncle. However, when he arrives at the estate, he discovers that it is haunted by a mysterious and malevolent presence that seems determined to drive him away.As Jack tries to uncover the truth behind the haunting, he becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and intrigue that threatens to destroy him. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful and enigmatic woman named Madge, a sinister housekeeper named Mrs. Travers, and a mysterious stranger who seems to hold the key to the estate's dark secrets.As the tension builds and the danger mounts, Jack must use all his wits and courage to unravel the mystery of the unbidden guest and save himself from certain doom. With its gripping plot, vivid characters, and atmospheric setting, The Unbidden Guest is a classic tale of suspense and 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: 1165113872
• ISBN13: 9781165113873
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"