The Old Stone Mansion (1859)

The Old Stone Mansion is a novel written by Charles Jacobs Peterson in 1859. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around a grand old mansion located in a small town in New England. The mansion is owned by a wealthy family, the Van Der Luydens, who have lived there for generations.The novel is divided into several parts, each focusing on a different character and their experiences in the mansion. The first part introduces the main character, a young woman named Mary, who has been hired as a governess for the Van Der Luyden children. Mary is immediately struck by the imposing beauty of the mansion and the mysterious atmosphere that surrounds it.As Mary settles into her new role, she begins to uncover the dark secrets that the mansion holds. She learns of a tragic love affair that took place many years ago and the curse that has been placed on the Van Der Luyden family as a result. Mary also discovers that there are hidden passages and rooms within the mansion that have been sealed off for years.As the novel progresses, Mary becomes more and more entangled in the history of the mansion and the Van Der Luyden family. She falls in love with one of the family members and is forced to confront the curse that threatens to destroy their happiness.The Old Stone Mansion is a gothic novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the supernatural. It is a captivating and suspenseful tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.