The Valley of the Shadow by H. C. McNeile
"The Valley of the Shadow" by H. C. McNeile is a suspenseful novel written in the early 20th century. The story delves into themes of jealousy, love, and the extreme lengths one might go to in a tumultuous relationship, exploring the psychological depths of its characters. The narrative centers on Hilda Garling, who grapples with her oppressive marriage to Hubert Garling, a man consumed by jealousy and heart trouble. When her husbandinvites Jack Denver, a charming army officer, to their home, Hilda must confront her feelings for him and the implications of her actions. As tensions rise, Hubert’s jealousy culminates in a twisted plot that traps Hilda and Jack in a small, sealed tower, where they must find a way to escape his deadly intentions. The story unfolds with urgency, revealing the complexities of love, betrayal, and the fight for survival in the face of madness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | McNeile, H. C. (Herman Cyril), 1888-1937 |
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| Title | The Valley of the Shadow |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank and Sue Clark from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Attempted murder -- Fiction |
| Subject | Husband and wife -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61669 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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