Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu 
Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh 

Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh is a gothic novel written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. It tells the story of the young heiress Maud Ruthyn, who is sent to live with her reclusive and mysterious uncle Silas in his remote mansion, Bartram-Haugh. Maud soon realizes that her uncle is not as benign as he seems, and she finds herself in the middle of a web of deceit, murder, and madness. This atmospheric novel is a classic example of the Victorian gothic genre, with its suspenseful plot, haunting atmosphere, and complex characters.