The Evil Guest is a Gothic horror novel written by J. Sheridan Le Fanu. The story takes place in a remote house in the English countryside, where a group of people gather for a weekend retreat. Among them is a mysterious stranger named Wylder, who seems to have a sinister influence over the others. As the weekend progresses, strange and terrifying events occur, including a murder and the appearance of a ghostly figure. The main character, Austin Ruthyn, must unravel the mystery of Wylder's true identity and his connection to the evil forces at work in the house. The novel is filled with suspense, supernatural elements, and psychological drama, making it a classic of the horror genre.Had he narrowly scrutinised the countenance of the fair Frenchwoman, as she glanced at the direction of that which he had just placed in her hand, he might have seen certain transient, but very unmistakable evidences of excitement and agitation. She quickly concealed the letter, however, and with a sigh, the momentary flush which it had called to her cheek subsided, and she was tranquil as usual.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.