A classic Gothic tale of mystery and suspense, The Evil Guest is one of Le Fanu's most popular and enduring works. Set in the remote countryside of upstate New York, the story revolves around the enigmatic Duke de l'Orchidée and his encounter with the young lawyer Arthur Lloyd, who has been summoned to the duke's remote mansion to act as his legal advisor. As the dark secrets of the duke's past begin to emerge, Lloyd finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue and betrayal that threatens his very life.

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