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A review by leonareads
The Strange Fate of Lord Bruton: A Tale of the Gothic by F.R. Jameson
3.0
The Strange Fate of Lord Bruton follows the aforementioned's acquisition of a new butler. Lord Bruton's views on butlers are well known throughout the upper echelons of society. Previously known to have beaten a childhood butler so badly, he has been without one for some years. That is, until a strange man named Ellery shows up on his doorstep and seamlessly makes himself at home. What follows is Bruton Hall's fall into degradation - Hell might even be a better term.
Written in a Gothic style, it reminded me a little of Matheson's Hell House. Bruton, who used to run his home with an iron fist, loses himself and all his inhibitions once Ellery effectively takes control of Bruton Hall. Ellery is an interesting character. He influences each and every character to submit to their baser instincts. I would have liked to see more of his origins or what his true intentions were.
This is the second of the Ghostly Shadows short stories I have read.
3.5 stars.
Written in a Gothic style, it reminded me a little of Matheson's Hell House. Bruton, who used to run his home with an iron fist, loses himself and all his inhibitions once Ellery effectively takes control of Bruton Hall. Ellery is an interesting character. He influences each and every character to submit to their baser instincts. I would have liked to see more of his origins or what his true intentions were.
This is the second of the Ghostly Shadows short stories I have read.
3.5 stars.