Description

Set amid the brooding isolation of Red Court Farm, this Victorian novel follows Robert Hunter and his wife as they become entangled in a community shadowed by rumor, secrecy, and a past that refuses to stay buried. As the household and its neighbors draw closer to the farm’s unsettling history, the story builds toward revelations that test loyalty, character, and the limits of trust. With its atmospheric country-house setting and suspenseful, character-driven momentum, the book explores themes of inheritance, moral responsibility, and the way hidden truths can shape an entire social world. Written in Mrs. Henry Wood’s distinctive style—blending melodrama with psychological tension—this is a gripping tale of mystery, consequence, and the long reach of unresolved wrongs.

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Double 9 Books

Published Jul 1, 2025

ISBN: 9789371811897

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Details

First Published

1871

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Red Court Farm by Mrs. Henry Wood.

Violence
Death/Grief
War/Trauma