"The Joss: A Reversion" by Richard Marsh is a late 1800s book that focuses on Mary Blyth, a young woman whose ordinary life takes a sharp turn after a string of unfortunate events. After a tough day at her job and dealing with uneasy friendships, Mary's world is shaken by a mysterious stranger and the unexpected news of an inheritance from her uncle. This inheritance comes with strange conditions, pushing her into a world of isolation and an unfamiliar home. As Mary navigates these challenges, she finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue and potential danger, with threatening encounters hinting at dark secrets linked to her uncle's legacy. The story blends suspense and romantic elements, promising readers a fascinating journey into the unknown as Mary confronts the puzzling terms of her inheritance.
The Joss: A Reversion
By Richard Marsh
A young woman's life explodes into a whirlwind of mystery, danger, and romance when a strange inheritance pulls her into a world she never imagined.
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About the AuthorRichard Marsh was the pseudonym of the English author born Richard Bernard Heldmann. A best-selling and prolific author of the late 19th century and the Edwardian period, Marsh is best known now for his supernatural thriller novel The Beetle, which was published the same year as Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897), and was initially even more popular, outselling Dracula six times over. The Beetle remained in print until 1960. Marsh produced nearly 80 volumes of fiction and numerous short stories, in genres including horror, crime, romance and humour. Many of these have been republished recently, beginning with The Beetle in 2004. Marsh's grandson Robert Aickman was a notable writer of short "strange stories".
Richard Marsh was the pseudonym of the English author born Richard Bernard Heldmann. A best-selling and prolific author of the late 19th century and the Edwardian period, Marsh is best known now for his supernatural thriller novel The Beetle, which was published the same year as Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897), and was initially even more popular, outselling Dracula six times over. The Beetle remained in print until 1960. Marsh produced nearly 80 volumes of fiction and numerous short stories, in genres including horror, crime, romance and humour. Many of these have been republished recently, beginning with The Beetle in 2004. Marsh's grandson Robert Aickman was a notable writer of short "strange stories".
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