Mad Monkton

Mad Monkton

William Wilkie Collins - 2018

Overview

William Wilkie Collins, an English novelist, playwright, and short story writer, penned this bizarre ghost story. It delves into the supposed hereditary madness that afflicts the Monkton family, who are heirs to the vast Wincot Abbey estate. Whispers in the local community suggest that Alfred, the youngest member of the family, may have inherited this affliction. He is engaged to his childhood sweetheart, Ada Elmslie, but his sudden departure for Italy to seek his disreputable uncle's corpse casts a shadow.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in classic English ghost stories.
• Fans of psychological thrillers and gothic literature.
• Those intrigued by tales of hereditary madness and family curses.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 100
• Binding: Softcover
• Publisher: T8RUGRAM
• Series: RUGRAM_Public Domain
• Year: 2018
• ISBN: 9785521076079