The Master of the Greylands

A Novel

Mrs. Henry Wood

• Publisher: Mint Editions
• Year: 2021
• Print ISBN: 9781513286136
• eBook ISBN: 9781513286136
• Topic: Literature
• Subtopic: Literature General
• Index: Literature

Set in a unique and isolated community, The Master of the Greylands: A Novel follows a small, private village by the sea and its occupants. Owned by the Castlemaine family, the community is old and quirky, with haunted ruins and gothic aesthetic. Despite the seemingly dreary atmosphere, the people of the Greylands are content and comfortable, until Peter Castlemaine, a leading member of the Greylands' social scene, makes a grave financial mistake due to his own flaws. Stuck in an undesirable position, Peter realizes that his error could potentially harm the whole town. Hoping to keep his situation a secret for as long as possible, Peter confers with his closest friends, trying to find ways to delay the inevitable. Though it never received the same amount of attention of her other novels, The Master of the Greylands: A Novel by Mrs. Henry Wood is among the prolific author's few gothic works. Featuring a clever and compelling novel set in a unique setting with life-like characters, The Master of the Greylands: A Novel captivates its audience, engrossing them in the story of a man's foolish mistake. Embellished with an intricate amount of detail, Wood describes the community of the Greylands with vivid prose and explores the characters of the Greylands with great care. First published in 1872, The Master of the Greylands: A Novel remains to memorize readers with the spirit of the obscure setting and characters. This edition of The Master of the Greylands: A Novel by Mrs. Henry Wood now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of The Master of the Greylands: A Novel creates an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original mastery and drama of Mrs. Henry Wood's work.

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Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• I. In the Bank Parlour
• II. The Grey Ladies
• III. At the Dolphin Inn
• IV. Foreshadowings of Evil
• V. The Ball
• VI. Anthony Castlemaine on his Search
• VII. In the Moonlight
• VIII. Commotion at Stilborough
• IX. A Curious Story
• X. Just as She had Seen it in her Dream
• XI. Inside the Nunnery
• XII. Madame Guise
• XIII. A Storm of Wind
• XIV. Plotting and Planning
• XV. Getting in by Deceit
• XVI. At Greylands’ Rest
• XVII. Opening the Bureau
• XVIII. The Grey Monk
• XIX. Jane Hallet
• XX. An Unwelcome Intruder
• XXI. In the Chapel Ruins
• XXII. Miss Hallet in the Dust
• XXIII. The Secret Passage
• XXIV. Going Over in the Two-Horse Van
• XXV. Mr. George North
• XXVI. Dining At Greylands’ Rest
• XXVII. In the Vaults
• XXVIII. Out to Shoot a Night-Bird
• XXIX. One More Interview
• XXX. Love’s Young Dream
• XXXI. Calling in the Blacksmith
• XXXII. Miss Jane in Trouble
• XXXIII. A Turbulent Sea
• XXXIV. Changed to Paradise
• XXXV. The Last Cargo
• XXXVI. Gone!
• XXXVII. Anthony
• XXXVIII. Rebellion
• XXXIX. No Turning Back
• Conclusion
• A Note About the Author
• A Note from the Publisher