The House of a Thousand Candles (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An Indiana Estate Mystery of Inheritance, Secret Passages, Gothic Intrigue, and Romantic SuspenseBy Meredith Nicholson
Length10h 9m
About this audiobook
The House of a Thousand Candles is a deftly constructed romance of mystery in which inheritance, architecture, and secrecy converge around the enigmatic Glenarm estate. Nicholson blends Gothic atmosphere with the brisk plotting of early twentieth-century popular fiction: locked rooms, cryptic messages, hidden passages, and nocturnal disturbances are set against a distinctly American landscape. Its style is elegant yet propulsive, situating the novel within the tradition of adventure-mystery while softening sensational elements through wit, courtship, and moral resolution. Meredith Nicholson, an Indiana-born novelist, journalist, and later diplomat, was deeply attuned to the cultural ambitions of the American Midwest. His fiction often dignified regional settings by giving them romance, complexity, and social texture. The novel reflects his familiarity with civic institutions, old families, and the changing modern world, while also revealing his instinct for readable narrative and his interest in how place can preserve memory, conflict, and concealed desire. Readers who enjoy classic mysteries with literary charm will find this book especially rewarding. It is ideal for those drawn to American Gothic settings, inheritance plots, and suspense tempered by humor and romance. Nicholson offers not merely a puzzle, but a spirited meditation on identity, loyalty, and the stories houses keep.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (1.2K)
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GenreMystery and Thriller, Romance
Length10 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 7, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5CHAPTER I THE WILL OF JOHN MARSHALL GLENARM
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6CHAPTER II A FACE AT SHERRY’S
7CHAPTER III THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES
8CHAPTER IV A VOICE FROM THE LAKE
9CHAPTER V A RED TAM-O’-SHANTER
10CHAPTER VI THE GIRL AND THE CANOE
11CHAPTER VII THE MAN ON THE WALL
12CHAPTER VIII A STRING OF GOLD BEADS
13CHAPTER IX THE GIRL AND THE RABBIT
14CHAPTER X AN AFFAIR WITH THE CARETAKER
15CHAPTER XI I RECEIVE A CALLER
16CHAPTER XII I EXPLORE A PASSAGE
17CHAPTER XIII A PAIR OF EAVESDROPPERS
18CHAPTER XIV THE GIRL IN GRAY
19CHAPTER XV I MAKE AN ENGAGEMENT
20CHAPTER XVI THE PASSING OF OLIVIA
21CHAPTER XVII SISTER THERESA
22CHAPTER XVIII GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES
23CHAPTER XIX I MEET AN OLD FRIEND
24CHAPTER XX A TRIPLE ALLIANCE
25CHAPTER XXI PICKERING SERVES NOTICE
26CHAPTER XXII THE RETURN OF MARIAN DEVEREUX
27CHAPTER XXIII THE DOOR OF BEWILDERMENT
28CHAPTER XXIV A PROWLER OF THE NIGHT
29CHAPTER XXV BESIEGED
30CHAPTER XXVI THE FIGHT IN THE LIBRARY
31CHAPTER XXVII CHANGES AND CHANCES
32CHAPTER XXVIII SHORTER VISTAS
33CHAPTER XXIX AND SO THE LIGHT LED ME
34Analysis
35Reflection
36Memorable Quotes
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