Wylders Hand

Wylders Hand is one of the most popular novel written by Irish author J. Sheridan Le Fanu, published in three volumes in 1864. Its full of mystery and suspense, depicting Victorian era. Story is all about two ancient family groups the Brandons and the Wylders engaged in their family conflicts, over titles, incomes and ownership of the Brandon hall. Charles De Cresseron a lawyer friend of Mark Welder narrates the story, Mark has invited him to seek his advice on the legal prospects of the marriage. As old matron Lady Chelford plans to end this rivalry by settling a marriage between beautiful young lady Dorcas Brandon and young handsome Mark Wylder. There is no love bonds, its a negotiation only. As the marriage approaches near suddenly Mark disappears mysteriously. Dorcas feels decieted, tension and agitation prevails. Evidences suspect Marks run off, meanwhile the tension Mark sends letters from Europe to Brandon Hall. Evil Stanley Lake, member of the third branch of the family, gets opportunity and seeks Dorcas hand.