The Shadow of Ashlydyat

The Shadow of Ashlydyat is a gothic novel written by Mrs. Henry Wood. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around the Ashlydyat estate, which is located in the English countryside. The main character is a young woman named Isabel, who is sent to Ashlydyat to be the governess to the two children of the estate's owner, Mr. Carlyle.Isabel soon discovers that Ashlydyat is a place of dark secrets and hidden pasts. The estate is haunted by the ghost of a previous owner, who died under mysterious circumstances. Isabel becomes increasingly intrigued by the ghost and begins to investigate the history of Ashlydyat.As she delves deeper into the estate's past, Isabel uncovers a web of lies, betrayal, and murder. She discovers that the previous owner of Ashlydyat was murdered by someone close to him, and that the murderer is still at large. Isabel becomes determined to solve the mystery and bring the killer to justice.The Shadow of Ashlydyat is a gripping tale of suspense, romance, and mystery. It is a classic gothic novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.He came in and stood in the doorway, smiling down upon her. So shadowy, so thin! his face utterly pale, his dark blue eyes unnaturally large, his wavy hair damp with the exertion of walking. Maria's heart stood still. She rose from her seat, unable to speak, the colour going and coming in her transparent skin; and when she quietly moved forward to welcome him, her heart found its action again, and bounded on in tumultuous beats. The very intensity of her emotion caused her demeanour to be almost unnaturally still.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.