Checkmate

By Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** A mysterious gentleman's arrival at a grand estate stirs up love, jealousy, and suspicion, threatening to unravel the lives of those within its walls when secrets and desires collide.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2012-01-01

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Summary

** "Checkmate" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a tale woven with mystery and romance, set within the grand estate of Mortlake Hall. The narrative begins by introducing us to Lady May Penrose, Alice Arden, and her brother Richard, as they navigate the complexities of love and society. Their lives are disrupted by the arrival of the enigmatic Mr. Longcluse, whose intense interest in Alice and secretive nature casts a shadow over the estate. As conversations unfold and details of a shocking murder emerge, a web of suspicion and desire intertwines the characters, setting the stage for a story filled with secrets and suspenseful encounters. **