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100 1 _aWood, Henry, Mrs.,
_d1814-1887
245 1 4 _aThe Shadow of Ashlydyat
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-02-25
508 _aE-text prepared by Colin Bell, Delphine Lettau, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"The Shadow of Ashlydyat" by Mrs. Henry Wood is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the quaint town of Prior's Ash, introducing us to the Godolphin family, particularly focusing on Sir George Godolphin, who has recently recovered from a long illness, and his children, including the charming George Godolphin and his sisters. The narrative hints at a blend of social dynamics, family relationships, and the eerie superstitions surrounding their estate, particularly the ominous "Shadow" that supposedly foretells misfortune for the family. The opening of the novel sets the scene on an autumn day as the townsfolk gather for the first meet of the hounds, creating an atmosphere ripe with excitement. Sir George Godolphin, still regaining his strength, is introduced along with his son Thomas and daughters Bessy and Janet, establishing their familial bonds and character traits. A mysterious element is introduced through conversations about the enigmatic "Shadow" of Ashlydyat—an apparition that is believed to portend calamity for the Godolphins. This blend of family encounters, social gatherings, and a whisper of supernatural unease creates a compelling backdrop for the drama that is set to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42200
999 _c83039
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