The House of a Thousand Candles

The House of a Thousand Candles is a classic mystery novel written by Meredith Nicholson. The story follows the protagonist, John Glenarm, as he inherits his grandfather's estate, the titular House of a Thousand Candles. However, the inheritance comes with a catch: John must live in the house for a year before he can claim his full inheritance. The house is located in a remote area of Indiana and is rumored to be haunted.As John settles into the house, he begins to uncover its secrets. He discovers hidden passages, secret rooms, and a mysterious woman who lives on the estate. He also learns about his grandfather's involvement in a long-standing feud with a neighboring family, which may have played a role in his untimely death.As John delves deeper into the mysteries of the house, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an unknown adversary. He must use all of his wits and resources to uncover the truth about his grandfather's death and protect himself from harm.The House of a Thousand Candles is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a classic example of the mystery genre and a must-read for fans of the genre.1905. Nicholson lived and traveled extensively in Indiana and it was a rich resource for his writing. The House of a Thousand Candles provides readers with the view of an outsider coming to Indiana. The book begins: Pickering's letter bringing news of my grandfather's death found me at Naples early in October. John Marshall Glenarm had died in June. He had left a will which gave me his property conditionally, Pickering wrote, and it was necessary for me to return immediately to qualify as legatee. It was the merest luck that the letter came to my hands at all, for it had been sent to Constantinople, in care of the consul-general instead of my banker there. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.