The Dark Forest

The Dark Forest is a thrilling mystery novel written by Hugh Walpole. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a young man named David Bran who inherits a large estate called Brandons from his uncle. However, the estate is surrounded by a dark and ominous forest that holds many secrets and dangers.David soon discovers that his uncle's death may not have been natural and that there are many people who are interested in the estate for their own reasons. As he delves deeper into the mysteries of the forest and the estate, he finds himself drawn into a web of deceit and danger.The novel is filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat. The characters are well-developed and the plot is expertly crafted, making it a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense novels.Overall, The Dark Forest is a gripping and atmospheric novel that will keep readers hooked until the very end.1916. Walpole wrote horror novels that tended more towards the psychological rather than supernatural, with a brooding underlying mysticism. The book begins: His was the first figure to catch my eye that evening in Petrograd; he stood under the dusky lamp in the vast gloomy Warsaw station, with exactly the expression that I was afterwards to know so well, impressed not only upon his face but also upon the awkwardness of his arms that hung stiffly at his side, upon the baggy looseness of his trousers at the knees, the unfastened straps of his long black military boots. His face, with its mild blue eyes, straggly fair moustache, expressed anxiety and pride, timidity and happiness, apprehension and confidence. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.