I recently read a book titled, "Wuthering Heights" and it is a romance type of novel set in the 1800's, but it also is a dark story along the lines of Romeo and Juliet, hence the ending not being a total happily- ever- after book.
When the story first takes place, Mr. Lockwood has arrived at the house of his new landlord. Mr. Lockwood has just recently moved into his new home, "Thrushcross Grange", which lies north of England. He realizes he must present himself to his new landlord and become known as the new tenant. Here he does meet Mr. Heathcliff, the landlord, and decides he is definitely a different kind of man. Mr. Heathcliff and his family and servants live in the old farmhouse, "Wuthering Heights". Even though Mr. Heathcliff is a gentleman, he is also rude at times and his manners are not always welcoming. Mr. Lockwood also meets a young girl who seems to be the mistress of the house, Cathy is her name and she is very pretty, but stays to herself, not really interested in his being there and is even rude. He also meets a young man who is a servant, but seems to act like family. Mr. Lockwood gets snowed in while on his visit there and has to spend the night. He is nearly attacked by dogs, but saved before they got him. No one seems to care that he would rather go home and they will not chance taking him that night, but come morning Heathcliff helps him home.
