The House by the Church-Yard

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The House by the Church-Yard

by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

EN·~20 hours·102 chapters

Chapters

102 total
1

THE HOUSE - BY - THE CHURCH-YARD - J. SHERIDAN LE FANU - AUTHOR OF 'UNCLE SILAS' AND 'TORLOGH O'BRIEN'

12:06
2

A PROLOGUE—BEING A DISH OF VILLAGE CHAT.

22:53
3

CHAPTER I. - THE RECTOR'S NIGHT-WALK TO HIS CHURCH.

9:19
4

CHAPTER II. - THE NAMELESS COFFIN.

6:30
5

CHAPTER III. - MR. MERVYN IN HIS INN.

9:27
6

CHAPTER IV. - THE FAIR-GREEN OF PALMERSTOWN.

19:53
7

CHAPTER V. - HOW THE ROYAL IRISH ARTILLERY ENTERTAINED SOME OF THE NEIGHBOURS AT DINNER.

19:58
8

CHAPTER VI. - IN WHICH THE MINSTRELSY PROCEEDS.

7:21
9

CHAPTER VII. - SHOWING HOW TWO GENTLEMEN MAY MISUNDERSTAND ONE ANOTHER, WITHOUT ENABLING THE COMPANY TO UNDERSTAND THEIR QUARREL.

13:12
10

CHAPTER VIII. - RELATING HOW DOCTOR TOOLE AND CAPTAIN DEVEREUX WENT ON A MOONLIGHT ERRAND.

10:53

Description

Set in a lively Irish village, the story opens with a wandering rector whose midnight stroll past the churchyard sparks whispered rumors among the locals. A nameless coffin appears, prompting curious conversation that weaves together characters like the innkeeper Mr. Mervyn, the mischievous Doctor Toole, and various military officers enjoying a boisterous dinner. Through witty dialogue and vivid descriptions, the opening paints a portrait of a community where gossip, music, and superstition mingle.

As the narrative unfolds, listeners are drawn into the eccentric world surrounding the infamous Tiled House, a place rumored to be haunted yet treated with a blend of skepticism and fascination. Encounters at the local fair, moonlit errands, and a series of misunderstandings among gentlemen create both humor and a subtle tension that hints at deeper secrets. The tone remains warm and observational, inviting you to linger over each charming vignette while the village’s mysteries begin to surface.

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Language

en

Duration

~20 hours (1204K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2006-02-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

1814–1873

A master of eerie atmosphere and slow-building suspense, this Irish writer helped shape the modern ghost story. His tales blend mystery, the supernatural, and a lingering sense of dread that still feels fresh.

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