The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice

During their honeymoon in Venice, Lord Montbarry dies of pneumonia. His last days were spent in seclusion: the maid left, the servant disappeared under unexplained circumstances; only his young wife cared for the sick man. The third person in the old rich palace was the wife's brother – a cheat and alchemist chasing the creation of the philosopher's stone. The inheritance of the lord is ten thousand pounds, for which his life was insured. The doctor and the commission confirm death from illness. But then why can no member of the Montbarry family find peace in this palace? Discover the answer by reading the captivating novel by Wilkie Collins “The Haunted Hotel,” a novel about love for money and unquestioning loyalty, and at the same time improve your English! The text of the novel is adapted for those continuing to study English (level 3 – Intermediate), supplemented with comments, exercises, and a dictionary.