The Dark House

The Dark House, published in 1922 by I. A. R. Wylie, is a novel that follows the life of Robert Stonehouse, a sensitive boy grappling with the emotional turmoil of his family life after the death of his mother. As he navigates his eighth birthday feeling neglected and alone, Robert's relationship with his father, Dr. James Stonehouse, and his stepmother, Edith, becomes increasingly strained. The story explores themes of grief, alienation, and childhood innocence, with Robert finding solace in his bond with Christine, the housekeeper, amid the chaos of his home life.