7) “A Chapter in the History of a Tyrone Family” by J Sheridan Le Fanu Plot: Our hero, Fanny, is a young heiress whose mother pushes her into a marriage with a middle-aged Lord Glenfallen. He is quite besotted with her and conducts his courtship properly. Fanny’s parents, though wealthy, are pretty cold to her.Continue reading “Review of “A Chapter in the History of a Tyrone Family” by J Sheridan Le Fanu: Halloween Countdwon”
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Review of “The Familiar” by J. Sheridan Le Fanu: Halloween Countdown
Plot: This is a case found among the papers of the (fictional) “metaphysical physician” Dr. Martin Hesselius and described by his anonymous assistant. Sir James Barton has served in the British Navy with distinction for some twenty years, particularly in the American War (American Revolution). In his early 40s now, he returns to Dublin withContinue reading “Review of “The Familiar” by J. Sheridan Le Fanu: Halloween Countdown”
