Amidst the sprawling grounds of Bartram-Haugh, the young heiress Maud Ruthyn finds herself thrust into a world of mystery and menace when she is sent to live with her reclusive and enigmatic uncle, Silas. As she navigates the shadowy corridors of her uncle's estate, Maud becomes increasingly suspicious of his intentions and the dark secrets that lurk within the family's history. Caught between loyalty to her uncle and her own survival, Maud must unravel the truth before it's too late. JOSEPH SHERIDAN LE FANU [1814-1873] was an Irish mystery and horror author. He had an enormous influence on the horror genre in the 19th and 20th century, especially through his championing of tone and effect rather than shock factor. Among his most noted work is the lesbian vampire novella Carmilla [1872] and mystery Uncle Silas [1864].