Publisher's Synopsis
""The Lady of the Shroud"" is a Gothic romance novel written by Bram Stoker, the author of the legendary ""Dracula."" The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the journey of Rupert Saint Leger, a wealthy young man who inherits his father's estate in the Balkans. While exploring his new property, Rupert discovers a mysterious island shrouded in mist and surrounded by legends of a cursed lady who haunts the place. Intrigued by the tales, Rupert sets out to uncover the truth behind the Lady of the Shroud and soon finds himself drawn into a web of dark secrets, supernatural forces, and forbidden love. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including an eccentric inventor, a beautiful gypsy girl, and a band of ruthless pirates. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Rupert must confront his own fears and desires, and ultimately decide whether to embrace the darkness or fight for the light. ""The Lady of the Shroud"" is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and suspense that showcases Stoker's mastery of the Gothic genre.1909. Bram Stoker wrote numerous novels, short stories, essays, and lectures, but Dracula is by far his most famous work. Stoker coined the term undead, and his interpretation of vampire folklore continues to this day to shape the portrayals of legendary monsters. Contents: From The Journal of Occultism; The Will of Roger Melton; Vissarion; The Coming of the Lady; Under the Flagstaff; A Ritual at Midnight; The Pursuit in the Forest; The Empire of the Air; The Flashing of the Handjar; and Balka. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
