Publisher's Synopsis
Ye Vampires! A Legend Of The National Betting-Ring, Showing What Became Of It is a novel written by The Spectre and published in 1875. The book is set in the world of horse racing and gambling, and follows the story of a group of vampires who infiltrate the betting-ring and use their supernatural powers to sway the outcomes of races.The novel is a mixture of horror, mystery, and satire, and explores themes such as greed, corruption, and the dangers of addiction. The main character is a young man named Jack, who becomes embroiled in the world of horse racing and gambling after falling in love with a woman who is a regular at the betting-ring.As Jack becomes more involved in the world of horse racing, he begins to notice strange occurrences and encounters a group of mysterious figures who seem to be manipulating the outcomes of the races. These figures turn out to be a group of vampires who have infiltrated the betting-ring and are using their powers to control the outcomes of the races.The novel follows Jack's journey as he tries to uncover the truth about the vampires and their plans, while also struggling with his own addiction to gambling. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a corrupt bookmaker, a group of wealthy aristocrats, and a wise old sage who helps him to see the truth about the world he has become a part of.Overall, Ye Vampires! A Legend Of The National Betting-Ring, Showing What Became Of It is a gripping and entertaining novel that combines elements of horror, mystery, and satire to create a unique and memorable reading experience.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.
