{"title":"J. Le Fanu","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of \u003cem\u003eJ. Sheridan Le Fanu\u003c\/em\u003e, a master of eerie and gothic fiction. Known for his atmospheric and suspenseful narratives, Le Fanu's stories offer readers a blend of mystery and supernatural elements that keep the imagination engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his most acclaimed novels is \u003cstrong\u003eUncle Silas\u003c\/strong\u003e, a gripping tale of intrigue and psychological suspense. This classic work exemplifies Le Fanu's ability to craft chilling, immersive plots set against the backdrop of Victorian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLe Fanu's contributions to the genre have earned him a lasting place in literary history, influencing countless authors of gothic and horror fiction. His unique style and compelling characterisation make his stories as enchanting today as when they were first published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether new to Le Fanu or a long-time admirer, delve into this collection for a fascinating journey through the mind of one of the 19th century's most enigmatic writers. His works promise a blend of tension, beauty, and the uncanny that continues to captivate and thrill readers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"uncle-silas-by-j-le-fanu-9780140437461","title":"Uncle Silas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst time in Penguin Classics for this masterpiece of Victorian Gothic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most significant and intriguing Gothic novels of the Victorian period, \u003cem\u003eUncle Silas\u003c\/em\u003e is enjoyed today as a modern psychological thriller. In \u003cem\u003eUncle Silas\u003c\/em\u003e (1864), Le Fanu brought up to date Mrs Radcliffe's earlier tales of virtue imprisoned and menaced by unscrupulous schemers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrator, Maud Ruthyn, is a 17-year-old orphan left in the care of her fearful uncle, Silas. Together with his boorish son and a sinister French governess, Silas plots to kill Maud and claim her fortune. The novel established Le Fanu as a master of horror fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46534270091500,"sku":"9780140437461","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27262383482237.jpg?v=1749419788"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/j-le-fanu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}