Uncle Silas

By: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Uncle Silas is a Gothic mystery novel about Maud Ruthyn, a young heiress whose father unexpectedly appoints her reclusive, enigmatic uncle Silas as her guardian. Though Silas has a dark past-including rumors of murder-Maud is sent to live with him after her father's death.

At her uncle's remote, eerie estate, she faces psychological manipulation, isolation, and a growing sense of danger. As sinister figures circle her inheritance, Maud discovers a deadly plot against her. The novel builds toward a tense, dramatic escape and the eventual revelation of Silas's guilt and moral decay.

It is a blend of suspense, atmospheric Gothic setting, and psychological tension.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G9665MBS
• ISBN13: 9798897189403
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Lushena Books
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 2.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"