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"Wicked Captain Walshawe, of Wauling" is a novella by Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu, published in 1864. Set in the early 19th century, the story follows the troubled life of Captain Walshawe, an enigmatic and morally ambiguous figure, as he navigates themes of ambition, betrayal, and the supernatural. The narrative explores the Captain's complex relationships and the dark consequences of his actions, combining elements of gothic fiction and psychological drama. Through its atmospheric writing, Le Fanu delves into the intricacies of human nature and the haunting impact of the past, making it a compelling read for fans of gothic literature.

• Short story

								

discover a second but secret drawer, in which were concealed the
identical papers which he had suspected the attorney of having made
away with. There were circumstances, too, afterwards disclosed which
convinced my uncle that the old man had deposited them there
preparatory to burning them, which he had nearly made up his mind to
do.

Now, a very remarkable ingredient in this tale of my Uncle Watson was
this, that so far as my father, who had never seen Captain Walshawe in
the course of his life, could gather, the phantom had exhibited a
horrible and grotesque, but unmistakeable resemblance to that defunct
scamp in the various stages of his long life.

Wauling was sold in the year 1837, and the old house shortly after
pulled down, and a new one built nearer to the river. I often wonder
whether it was rumoured to be haunted, and, if so, what stories were
current about it. It was a commodious and stanch old house, and withal
rather handsome; and its demolition was certainly suspicious.
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