James Malcolm Rymer, Thomas Peckett Prest

Varney the Vampire (eBook, ePUB)

The Original Victorian Vampire Saga - Gothic Horror, Romance, and Suspense
Übersetzer: Zengerink, Tim

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

What if you were condemned to eternal life...and eternal hunger?

Varney the Vampire-one of literature's earliest and most influential vampire sagas-returns in a vividly modern translation. Set against the misty, moonlit backdrop of Victorian England, this epic gothic novel weaves horror, romance, and suspense into a story of eternal torment and forbidden desires.

Follow the doomed vampire, Sir Francis Varney, as he prowls the night, haunted by his monstrous deeds and yearning for release from his unending curse. Pursued relentlessly by those determined to destroy him, Varney's desperate struggle for redemption leads to heart-wrenching tragedy and spine-chilling terror.

What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:

• The Original Vampire Saga - Rediscover the iconic tale that shaped modern vampire mythology.
• Victorian Gothic Atmosphere - Immerse yourself in moonlit graveyards, shadowy castles, and gas-lit streets.
• Romance and Forbidden Passions - Experience love stories that blur the lines between desire, horror, and tragedy.
• Suspenseful Encounters and Haunting Intrigue - Unravel the mysteries behind Varney's cursed existence and sinister powers.

Delve into the darkness with Varney the Vampire-a gothic masterpiece of horror and romance that continues to enthrall readers more than a century later.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Library of Alexandria
• Seitenzahl: 802
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Juni 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781804219607
• Artikelnr.: 74817899

Autorenporträt

James Malcolm Rymer (1814-1884) was a British writer of penny dreadfuls, a cheap form of literature popular in the nineteenth century. Born in London, he is best known for his collaborations with Thomas Peckett Prest, coauthoring Varney the Vampire (1847) and The String of Pearls (1847), a novel also known as Sweeney Todd: The Barber of Fleet Street. Of Scottish descent, Rymer wrote over one hundred novels throughout his career for London publisher Edward Lloyd.