The Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan 1814-1873 creator text utu 2003 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Evil Guest" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds primarily around the lives of the Marston family, particularly focusing on the troubled Richard Marston, who grapples with his diminished social standing and the looming presence of his wealthy cousin, Sir Wynston Berkley. The novel sets a dark and suspenseful tone, rich with themes of jealousy, familial strife, and the undercurrents of betrayal. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Gray Forest, a decaying manor where Richard Marston lives with his wife, Gertrude, and their two children, Harry and Rhoda. Richard's financial struggles and bitter temperament are exacerbated by the arrival of Sir Wynston, who has invited himself to visit after years of absence. Tensions within the household deepen as Richard's past and current grievances surface, particularly concerning the captivating French governess, Mademoiselle de Barras. The beginning of the book hints at a spiral into darker themes, suggesting that the marriage may be strained further by mistrust and hidden emotions, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2003-12-01 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Beginners Projects, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Horror tales Gothic fiction Mystery fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10377 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10377 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133242.0 10377