The Watter's Mou' (1895)

The Watter's Mou' is a novel written by Bram Stoker and published in 1895. The story takes place in the Scottish Highlands and follows the lives of two brothers, Alan and James MacNair, who inherit their father's farm after his death. The brothers are very different from each other, with Alan being hardworking and responsible, while James is lazy and selfish. One day, Alan discovers a hidden cave on the property that leads to a mysterious underground lake. He becomes obsessed with exploring the cave and spends all his time there, neglecting his duties on the farm. Meanwhile, James becomes increasingly jealous of his brother's newfound passion and begins plotting to take over the farm for himself.As the tension between the brothers grows, strange things begin to happen on the farm. Animals are found dead, and the locals start to whisper about a supernatural presence in the area. Alan becomes convinced that the cave is haunted and that the ghost is responsible for the strange occurrences. The Watter's Mou' is a gripping tale of sibling rivalry, obsession, and the supernatural. Stoker's vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and his masterful storytelling make this novel a must-read for fans of gothic horror and suspense.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.