Uncle Silas

<p><em>Uncle Silas</em> 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>It is a blend of suspense atmospheric Gothic setting and psychological tension.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>