Publisher's Synopsis
The Lady of the Shroud is a Gothic horror novel written by Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of Rupert Saint Leger, a wealthy young man who inherits a castle in the remote region of Albania. Upon arriving at the castle, Rupert discovers that the local villagers fear and avoid him, and he soon learns that his family has a dark history in the region.As he begins to explore the castle and its surroundings, Rupert encounters a mysterious woman named Teuta, who wears a shroud and seems to have supernatural powers. Despite her strange appearance and behavior, Rupert is drawn to Teuta and becomes determined to uncover the secrets of her past.As the story unfolds, Rupert finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger, as he discovers that Teuta is the last surviving member of a noble family that has been cursed for generations. With the help of his loyal servant, Michael, and a local priest, Rupert sets out to break the curse and free Teuta from her supernatural prison.The Lady of the Shroud is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that combines elements of Gothic horror, romance, and adventure. It showcases Bram Stoker's talent for creating vivid and atmospheric settings, as well as his ability to craft complex and compelling characters.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1909 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
