Checkmate
1871
Checkmate, written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu and first published in 1871, is a Gothic novel set in the atmospheric Mortlake Hall. The story revolves around the mysterious Mr. Longcluse, who becomes infatuated with the beautiful Alice Arden amidst a backdrop of love, jealousy, and social intrigue. The narrative explores complex relationships and dark secrets, reflecting Le Fanu's significant contribution to the Gothic genre during the Victorian era.
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“I believe the entire natural world is but the ultimate expression of that spiritual world from which, and in which alone, it has its life.””
— Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
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