The Mystery Of Dark Hollow (1875)

The Mystery of Dark Hollow is a novel written by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth and published in 1875. The story is set in the mid-19th century in a small town in Virginia, where a wealthy family named the Darcys reside. The patriarch of the family, Colonel Darcy, is a respected and influential man in the community, but he is also a stern and unforgiving father. His daughter, Rosamond, is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is engaged to a young lawyer named Hugh Mountjoy.However, their happiness is threatened by the arrival of a mysterious stranger named Gerald Harcourt, who claims to be a distant relative of the Darcys. Harcourt is charming and handsome, but he also has a dark past and a hidden agenda. As he becomes more involved in the lives of the Darcys, strange and dangerous events begin to occur, including a murder and a kidnapping.Rosamond and Hugh must work together to unravel the mystery of Dark Hollow and uncover the truth about Harcourt's intentions. Along the way, they must navigate the complexities of family relationships, social class, and the prejudices of their time.The Mystery of Dark Hollow is a classic gothic novel that combines elements of romance, mystery, and suspense. It is a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of a small Southern town. Southworth's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this a captivating read for fans of historical fiction and classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.