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Checkmate (Hardcover)
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Checkmate (1871) is a novel by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Although
less well-known than his more popular works of Gothic horror and
mystery, including the vampire novella Carmilla (1872) and the
novel The House by the Church-Yard (1863), Checkmate remains
central to Le Fanu’s legacy as an innovator whose literary works
inspired Bram Stoker and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Walter Longcluse
is a mysterious gentleman, a drifter and self-made man whose
travels throughout France, Austria, and England resulted in his
accumulation of an immense personal fortune. With his calm demeanor
and general friendliness, he is quickly accepted into the inner
circle of the Arden family, a clan of aristocrats whose once
luxuriant star has lately dimmed due to unpaid debts and the murder
of one of their number. As Longcluse courts the lovely Alice, her
brother Richard enjoys the older man’s company, and the two
become fast friends. One night, however, a visit to a gambling club
brings them face to face with Monsieur Lebas, a brutish figure who
seems to recognize Longcluse and, later that evening, is discovered
to have been murdered. As the story unfolds, clues planted
discreetly throughout the plot lead to Le Fanu’s thrilling
conclusion, which contains a well-designed plot twist too sinister
to imagine. Checkmate is a tale of wealth and betrayal, a novel
that raises more questions than answers for the reader held under
its spell. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu’s
Checkmate is a classic of Irish literature reimagined for modern
readers.
General
Imprint: |
Graphic Arts Books
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Mint Editions |
Release date: |
September 2021 |
Authors: |
Joseph Sheridan Lefanu
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Contributors: |
Mint Editions
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
430 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5132-0922-7 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-5132-0922-1 |
Barcode: |
9781513209227 |
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