02314cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500300015126400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750801040039852012870050253400450178965300340183465300720186885600430194099900170198323641UtSlPG20260610133537.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aGreen, Anna Katharine,d1846-193514aThe Forsaken Inn: A Novel 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2007-11-27 aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"The Forsaken Inn: A Novel" by Anna Katharine Green is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. This narrative unfolds as a blend of mystery and suspense, centered around a young couple, Mr. and Mrs. Urquhart, who find themselves at a peculiar inn, drawing the attention of the landlady, Mrs. Truax. The story delves into themes of crime, hidden secrets, and the emotional turmoil that accompanies their stay, setting the stage for a gripping tale. At the start of the novel, we meet a weary traveler who, seeking shelter from a storm, is drawn to a dilapidated inn that holds a sense of foreboding. Upon his arrival, he discovers a mysterious manuscript written by the previous landlady, detailing her unsettling experiences with the Urquharts, particularly concerning the young wife’s strange behavior and her husband’s overwhelming obsession with a large box. The narrative hints at fear and unease, culminating in a midnight scream that echoes through the inn, asserting a haunting atmosphere that suggests something sinister is at play. The opening sets the tone for an exploration of darker themes, leaving readers intrigued about the fate of the characters and the secrets lurking within the forsaken inn. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aDetective and mystery stories aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23641 c64693d64693