The Mysterious Mansion
Honoré de Balzac
The Mysterious Mansion by Honoré de Balzac is a gothic mystery set in the quiet French town of Vendôme, where a crumbling manor known as La Grande Bretêche hides a chilling secret. Told through the eyes of a curious traveler and an enigmatic innkeeper, the story slowly unravels a tale of betrayal, confinement, and a deadly silence that has haunted the abandoned estate for over a decade. When whispers of a Spanish nobleman, a secret affair, and a wall hastily constructed in the dead of night come to light, the house’s locked doors begin to echo with ghostly revelations. Balzac’s tale is as much a psychological drama as it is a ghost story, blending romance, suspense, and moral reckoning in classic 19th-century fashion.
Perfect for fans of Edgar Allan Poe, Daphne du Maurier, and Charlotte Brontë.
Duration - 24m.
Author - Honore De Balzac.
Narrator - Richard Stibbard.
Published Date - Tuesday, 07 January 2025.
Copyright - © 1832 Revue de Paris ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Honoré de Balzac
Richard Stibbard
Anthony Pica Productions, LLC
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
The Mysterious Mansion by Honoré de Balzac is a gothic mystery set in the quiet French town of Vendôme, where a crumbling manor known as La Grande Bretêche hides a chilling secret. Told through the eyes of a curious traveler and an enigmatic innkeeper, the story slowly unravels a tale of betrayal, confinement, and a deadly silence that has haunted the abandoned estate for over a decade. When whispers of a Spanish nobleman, a secret affair, and a wall hastily constructed in the dead of night come to light, the house’s locked doors begin to echo with ghostly revelations. Balzac’s tale is as much a psychological drama as it is a ghost story, blending romance, suspense, and moral reckoning in classic 19th-century fashion. Perfect for fans of Edgar Allan Poe, Daphne du Maurier, and Charlotte Brontë. Duration - 24m. Author - Honore De Balzac. Narrator - Richard Stibbard. Published Date - Tuesday, 07 January 2025. Copyright - © 1832 Revue de Paris ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:21
The mysterious mansion
Duration:00:24:15
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:21