The Uninhabited

Charlotte Riddell’s The Uninhabited House (1875) tells the story of River Hall and the secrets that are hidden behind its doors. Within this haunted house, Riddell combines the supernatural with Victorian anxieties over stolen inheritance, crime, greed, and class mobility. This new Broadview Edition includes a detailed biography of Charlotte Riddell and illustrations from the original appearance of the novella in Routledge’s Magazine; it also includes Riddell’s ghost story “The Open Door” (1882), which serves as a useful companion text for The Uninhabited House. The contextual material in the edition highlights Victorian cultural, historical, and literary influences on Riddell’s text, including women’s contributions to the ghost story, print culture, and the development of supernatural fiction; the link between ghost stories and the holidays; and the haunted house, ghost hunting, and popular beliefs about ghosts in the Victorian era.

Get ready for a haunting tale of Victorian secrets and supernatural forces in Charlotte Riddell's 'The Uninhabited House'. The story follows the mysterious history of River Hall, a property haunted by the ghost of its previous owner. With Victorian anxieties over inheritance, crime, and class mobility, Riddell weaves a tale of greed and secrets that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. As tenants come and go, one man takes it upon himself to stay and uncover the truth about the cursed property. With elements of a murder mystery and a ghost story, 'The Uninhabited House' is a thrilling read that will leave readers questioning the true price of wealth and happiness.

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