White Turrets (1896)

By Mrs. Molesworth and W (william) Rainey

Book Overview

White Turrets is a novel written by Mary Louisa Molesworth, also known as Mrs. Molesworth, and was originally published in 1896. The story is set in a small English village and revolves around the lives of the residents of White Turrets, a large and imposing house that has been vacant for years. The novel follows the lives of the new occupants of the house, the Ashfords, who move there with their young daughter, Dolly. As the family settles into their new home, they begin to uncover the secrets of the house and its previous owners. They discover that the previous owner, a wealthy and reclusive woman, had kept her daughter locked up in the house for years, and that the daughter had eventually died there. The Ashfords soon realize that the house is haunted by the ghost of the daughter, who is seeking revenge on her mother for her mistreatment.As the story progresses, the Ashfords become increasingly entangled in the ghostly happenings at White Turrets, and they must work together to uncover the truth about the past and put the ghost to rest. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including the village doctor, the local vicar, and the mysterious and alluring Miss Fallowfield.White Turrets is a classic Victorian ghost story that combines elements of mystery, romance, and suspense. It is a gripping tale 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: 1167211847
• ISBN13: 9781167211843
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"