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In this historical romance adventure the wealthy Miss Betty with a heart of gold falls in love with the dashing Rafe. After saving Betty's life in a boat trip gone wrong, Rafe's unscrupulous family members try to piece together who is in fact responsible for the accident and who must seek absolution for it. This throws Betty into the deepest sort of moral confusion...but not without a silver lining. Despite being a master of the horror genre due to the worldwide acclaim of 'Dracula' and its adapted screenplay starring Bela Lugosi, Stoker has brought something different with this piece. A short, but brilliant read that reflects Stoker's love of the romance genre.'Miss Betty' is highly recommended for Bram Stoker aficionados as well as fans of H.P.Lovecraft, H.G.Wells and Edgar Allan Poe.Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. Turning to fiction in his later years, Stoker published his first short story 'The Crystal Cup' (1872) in London Society magazine. In the 1880s and 1890s, he published 'Under the Sunset' (1882) and an adventure novel titled 'The Snake’s Pass' (1890).It was the publication of 'Dracula' in 1897 which launched Stoker into literary stardom.
Mysterious creatures, somber landscapes, wanderings in the afterlife, and macabre suspense. If you think this sounds dark and straight out of a horror movie then you would be right!'Under the Sunset' is a short story collection by Bram Stoker, whose atmosphere and characters anticipate his more mature works. The sentimental and melodramatic theme of Christian values and compassion run strong, turning the majority of stories into tales of morality. It is a compilation of sad, amazing, and compelling fantasy stories that fans of the author and short fiction will definitely adore.Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish writer, best known for his Gothic horror 'Dracula', whose eponymous character became one of the most well known vampires in popular culture. 'Dracula' has been adapted for the big screen many times with the most famous being from 1992 staring Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder and Gary Oldman.Stoker's interest in the theatre bought him into the inner circle of London’s high society, where he met and became a close acquaintance of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Among his other novels are 'The Mystery of the Sea' and 'The Jewel of the Seven Stars', as well as three short story collections and various non-fiction pieces and articles.
What do you get when an Australian finds his way to England? Hair-raising adventures, lots of madness and romance and some demented turns of fate!'The Lair of the White Worm' is a horror tale by Bram Stoker, published in the author’s last years. In a world where strange horrors lurk amidst bizarre creatures, the novel follows the life of Adam Salton, a well-off Australian, who is invited by his distant uncle to England, where things begin to get decidedly disturbing very quickly.A suspenseful and compelling read, Stoker’s novel constantly offers cliffhangers and various twists and is a great suspense novel. A must-read for fans of Stoker, dragons, snakes and horror books.'The Lair of the White Worm' was very loosely adapted by Ken Russell into a 1988 film of the same name featuring Hugh Grant and Amanda Donohoe.Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish writer, best known for his Gothic horror 'Dracula', whose eponymous character became one of the most well known vampires in popular culture. 'Dracula' has been adapted for the big screen many times with the most famous being from 1992 starring Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder and Gary Oldman.Stoker's interest in the theatre bought him into the inner circle of London’s high society, where he met and became a close acquaintance of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Among his other novels are 'The Mystery of the Sea' and 'The Jewel of the Seven Stars' as well as three short story collections and various non-fiction pieces and articles.
Born from the mists of Irish legend, Bram Stoker’s ‘The Snake’s Pass’ traces a romance fraught with mystery and peril. Arthur Severn is holidaying in the town of Carnacliff, Ireland, when he meets a peasant girl in the fog and falls in love. But their social standing is not the only thing keeping them apart. The town’s money lender, Black Murdock wants to take control of the land where Arthur has been staying and seems obsessed with finding a hidden treasure lost beneath the bog. As legends resurface of the Snake King’s lost crown, the shifting swamp threatens to swallow the house itself and destroy Arthur’s hopes of finding the girl again. Drawing on the legend of St Patrick, Stoker’s thrilling romance creates a brooding world of danger and mystery. His only work set entirely in Ireland, ‘The Snake’s Pass’ is an unmissable classic and rightful precursor to the Gothic horror that is Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’.Bram Stoker (1847 - 1912) was an Irish author celebrated for his contributions to the Victorian Gothic period. Among his works, 'The Primrose Path', 'The Snake's Pass', and 'The Lair of the White Worm', 'Dracula' is best-known as the masterpiece of Gothic Horror that introduced vampires to English shores. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Stoker later moved to London to work alongside Henry Irving at the Lyceum Theatre, where he followed his interests in the arts, science, and the occult.
"Drink is the greatest enemy that man had on Earth". A tale of tragedy and consumptive violence from the pen of Bram Stoker, 'The Primrose Path' follows the descent of Jerry O'Sullivan, born and raised in Dublin, as he moves to London in pursuit of a better life. Through drink, misfortune, and growing suspicions of his wife's dishonesty, O'Sullivan begins to lose himself in a waking nightmare that demands the shedding of blood. If you liked the Netflix hits 'The Haunting of Hill House' and 'Bly Manor' or Sarah Perrey's 'The Essex Serpent', you'll love 'The Primrose Path'. A precursor to Stoker's 'Dracula', 'The Primrose Path' lays the foundations of Gothic horror and grips the reader to the very last drop.Bram Stoker (1847 - 1912) was an Irish author celebrated for his contributions to the Victorian Gothic period. Among his works, 'The Primrose Path', 'The Snake's Pass', and 'The Lair of the White Worm', 'Dracula' is best-known as the masterpiece of Gothic Horror that introduced the vampire to English shores. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Stoker later moved to London to work alongside Henry Irving at the Lyceum Theatre, where he followed his interests in the arts, science, and the occult.
A beautiful ancient Egyptian queen revived from the dead, an adventurous archaeologist with a love for mummies, and a daughter possessed. This horror novel has it all!Believed by some to be the first modern mummy novel, 'The Jewel of Seven Stars' follows the adventures and hardships of an archaeologist who wants to revive an ancient Egyptian queen. However, little does he expect to find his daughter possessed by the spirit of the queen, binding the girl entirely to her will. A suspenseful and compelling read, Stoker’s novel constantly offers cliffhangers and various twists - some of which are magical. A must-read for fans of Stoker, mummies, Ancient Egypt and horror books.Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish writer, best known for his Gothic horror 'Dracula', whose eponymous character became one of the most well known vampires in popular culture. 'Dracula' has been adapted for the big screen many times with the most famous being from 1992 staring Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder and Gary Oldman.Stoker's interest in the theatre bought him into the inner circle of London’s high society, where he met and became a close acquaintance of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Among his other novels are 'The Mystery of the Sea' and 'The Jewel of the Seven Stars', as well as three short story collections and various non-fiction pieces and articles.
Archibald Hunter arrives at Cruden Bay for his yearly seaside vacation, looking for nothing more than peace and quiet. Then all of a sudden his life becomes plagued by intimidating visions and omens of impending disaster. What are these creepy ghosts trying to tell him? And what is the mystery behind the strange cipher that has inexplicably fallen into his lap?A mystery novel at first but transforms into an exciting adventure full of intrigue, romance and treasure hunting. 'The Mystery of The Sea’ is a stark but refreshing contrast to Bram Stoker’s well-known horror classic 'Dracula', famously portrayed by film star Bela Lugosi. Highly recommended for avid fans of H.P. Lovecraft's supernatural stories, and its HBO adaptation 'Lovecraft Country'. Also a perfect fit for 'Robinson Crusoe' fans seeking a sinister adventure story about a lone man taking on the malignant forces of nature.Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. Turning to fiction in his later years, Stoker published his first short story 'The Crystal Cup' (1872) in London Society magazine. In the 1880s and 1890s, he published 'Under the Sunset' (1882) and an adventure novel titled 'The Snake’s Pass' (1890).It was the publication of 'Dracula' in 1897 which launched Stoker into literary stardom.
Famous Impostors is a non-fiction work written by Bram Stoker, who is best known as the author of the horror classic 'Dracula' which was adapted into the legendary eponymous 1931 film starring Bela Lugosi.It is a witty tongue-in-cheek tribute to dozens of impostors and hoaxes throughout history. These notorious charlatans include eminent characters such as royal pretenders (take for instance Perkin Warbeck, who faked his way to King Henry VII's throne). Other characters include magicians, self-professed witches and clairvoyants, women masquerading as men and the like - the very stuff needed to set your mind whirling far and wide. This is a must-read for fans of the fantastic yet hilarious tales penned by Terry Pratchett, co-author of 'Good Omens', the TV adaptation of which stars Michael Sheen and David Tennant. Also a perfect pick for those captured by historical enigmas such as Harry Houdini, about whom the debate whether he is fact or fraud still rages on. Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. Turning to fiction in his later years, Stoker published his first short story 'The Crystal Cup' (1872) in London Society magazine. In the 1880s and 1890s, he published 'Under the Sunset' (1882) and an adventure novel titled 'The Snake’s Pass' (1890).It was the publication of 'Dracula' in 1897 which launched Stoker into literary stardom.
Bram Stoker's 'The Watter's Mou'' is a thrilling tale that takes place along the Scottish coast, revealing a different side of Stoker compared to what his readers may already be familiar with. The narrative unfolds with the budding romance between a young coast guard officer and his girlfriend, Maggie. The officer has been assigned to resolve the human smuggling issue, which the local fisherman are suspected to be involved in. Maggie's father is among these fishermen. When Maggie confesses to Willy that her father is in the thick of the smuggling business, Willy is plunged head-first into a moral conundrum. Maggie decides to save her father from his fate by sneaking aboard the smuggling ship. But Maggie just might have walked a little too deep into the 'watter's mou''...Stoker is best known for 'Dracula', famously adapated into the legendary screenplay starring Bela Lugosi. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy the works of H.P. Lovecraft, H.G. Wells and Edgar Allan Poe.Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. Turning to fiction in his later years, Stoker published his first short story 'The Crystal Cup' (1872) in London Society magazine. In the 1880s and 1890s, he published 'Under the Sunset' (1882) and an adventure novel titled 'The Snake’s Pass' (1890).It was the publication of 'Dracula' in 1897 which launched Stoker into literary stardom.
'The Shoulder of Shasta' is a touching story interspersed with gothic notes about a middle class English girl named Esse who gradually grows to know and love the swashbuckling American cowboy Dick. A poignant tale set to the backdrop of the picturesque scenery of Mount Shasta in California. Stoker is definitely bringing readers something quite different from his cult classic 'Dracula', starring Bela Lugosi in its film adaptation.Highly recommended for those who enjoy the intensely vivid descriptions of Bram Stoker's other works, as well as those of his contemporaries Edgar Allan Poe, H. G. Wells and H. P. Lovecraft who also specialised in gothic and horror literature. Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. Turning to fiction in his later years, Stoker published his first short story 'The Crystal Cup' (1872) in London Society magazine. In the 1880s and 1890s, he published 'Under the Sunset' (1882) and an adventure novel titled 'The Snake’s Pass' (1890).It was the publication of 'Dracula' in 1897 which launched Stoker into literary stardom.
Der Erfinder von Dracula, dem Fürsten der Vampire, schreibt eine Liebesgeschichte: So unheilbringend wie die stürmische See vor der Steilküste Cornwalls - so gefährlich ist die Rivalität zweier Freunde im Werben um eine Frau. Eigentlich hat das Los die Entscheidung gebracht. Doch der Verlierer wird binnen eines Jahres zum Mörder...
An artist is forced to create a flawless crystal vase for the king. A teenager from the country falls for a beautiful young woman, but soon discovers she loves an older cavalry officer. A curious man confronts his friend about a strange object found in his display case. Romantic and Horrific Stories is a collection of short fiction by Bram Stoker.
Joy Ogilvie, the lovely young daughter of an American colonel, fancies herself Lady Athlyne while playing make-believe with her friends. She hardly suspects that the real-life Lord Athlyne is a prisoner of war in a South African camp and that the captured Irish nobleman will catch word that an American woman has taken on the role of his would-be wife.Once he is released, Athlyne embarks upon a journey to New York to see the truth for himself. Having just barely escaped death in an accident, he stumbles head-first into Joy and her father. It is love at first sight for Athlyne and Joy, but Lady Fortune does not smile upon them. Not only is the couple faced with ill fortune and unanticipated hazards, but Joy's father is enraged by the love affair and urges Athlyne to a duel to the death. Will the star-crossed lovers survive?Penned by the author of 'Dracula', immortalised in the 1931 cult classic starring Bela Lugosi, 'Lady Athlene' remains one of the most authentic interpretations of mutual and undying love in English literature.-
The classic vampire tale begins with the journey of a young Englishman, Jonathan Harker, to Count Dracula's castle in th mountains of Transylvania. Jonathan Harker has helped the Count buy an old house in London, and the Count says he is looking forward to 'walking through the crowded streets of London and sharing its life and death'. Three months later a mysterious ship arrives at an English harbour carrying only fifty boxes of Transylvanian soil. Soon wolves, bats, and vampires haunt the streets of London, and it is up to the vampire-hunter, Professor Van Helsing, and his friends to find Count Dracula before it is too late.Easy Readers are adapted and abridged versions of novels and short stories. They are divided into level A, B, C, and D, A being the easiest. The levels match the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (level A2 to B2).
Il giovane avvocato Jonathan Harker, recatosi in Transilvania per curare l'acquisto di un immobile a Londra da parte del Conte Dracula, trova da subito una realta locale fatta di paura e superstizione: le leggende e le dicerie tramandate dalle persone del luogo gli intimano di tenersi ben lontani dal Conte, ma Harker decide di non ascoltarle.Ispirato alla figura di Vlad III, principe di Valacchia, "e;Dracula"e; e uno degli ultimi esempi di romanzi gotici della fine del Novecento che ha un pregio sopra tutti: quello di riprendere il mito del vampiro aristocratico, cupo e fascinoso, e di trasformarlo nel personaggio iconico che tutti oggi conosciamo. -
"Imagínese un monstruo semejante en esta región y en seguida podráhacerse una idea de los «gusanos» de las leyendas, que posiblementefrecuenten las grandes marismas que se extienden en las desembocadurasde muchos ríos europeos.—No tengo la menor duda, señor, de que es posible que tales monstruos,como usted dice, todavía existan en una época tan tardía con respecto a lageneralmente aceptada para su supervivencia —respondió Adam—.También creo que, si tales seres existen, este sería el lugar idóneo para ellos.He intentado recordar todas las cosas que usted me ha señalado acerca dela configuración particular de esta región. Pero me parece que, en algunaparte del razonamiento, hay una laguna. ¿No existen dificultadesmecánicas?"El creador del vampiro más famoso de todos los tiempos, el conde Drácula,nos trae aquí una novela escrita poco antes de su muerte, repleta de misterio y que ha despertado la curiosidad de críticos y lectores. De ella se dice que fue escrita cuando la presión de la necesidad económica y la enfermedad terminal estaban a punto de acabar con la vida de su autor; también que quizás fue escrita bajo el influjo de las drogas; o que su autor se inspiró en la leyenda celta que replica el personaje central y magnético, casi omnipresente, de Lady Arabella...Lo que es seguro es que la trama, que va enlazando las distintas historias casi por completo independientes entre sí, rezuma surrealismo gótico, cargado de simbolismo sexual y criaturas fantásticas a través de las que se plasma la lucha y el conflicto entre el bien y el mal.La historia ha sido llevada a la gran pantalla en 1998 cuando el cineasta británico Ken Rusell hizo una libre adaptación del texto original de Brian Stoke .Abraham "Bram" Stoker (1847-1912) fue un escritor irlandés. Su obra principal Drácula se considera una de las obras más significativas del género de terror.
"—Dispénseme el señor por haberle molestado, pero tenía órdenes muyestrictas. Además, me dijeron que no perdiese un momento y que no dejarade llamar hasta que acudiese alguien. ¿Vive aquí el señor Malcolm Ross?—Yo soy el señor Malcolm Ross.—En tal caso, señor, la carta y el automóvil son para usted.Con extraña curiosidad tomé la carta que me entregaban. En mi calidad deabogado tuve desde luego extraños casos, pero nunca me ocurrió ningunocomo aquél. Retrocedí al recibidor entornando la puerta y encendí la luzeléctrica. La carta era de letra femenina y, sin dirección alguna, empezaba así:"Podría ser una carta de amor lo que contiene el sobre que le entregan aljoven Malcom. Pero esta carta lo que trae es la propuesta de una nuevaaventura que está a punto de irrumpir en su vida. ¿Aceptará él la misión que contiene el sobre?El relato comienza como una intriga policial, es una misión en la que elaristócrata y especialista en Egipto Abel Trelawny trata de involucrar a su hija y su buen amigo, el abogado Malcolm.De la atmósfera lúgubre y asfixiante de su mansión londinense el autor nosva trasladando a la atmósfera de terror, a la fantasía y el misterio de casasolitaria de Cornualles en la que este curioso trío tendrá que resucitar a Tera, una antigua reina egipcia.Ciertamente la misión no se presenta fácil, el señor Trelawny ha entrado entrance tras ser atacado por una fuerza misteriosa y para resolver el misterioél, su hija y Malcom necesitarán la ayuda de la magia de la Joya de las siete estrellas.Abraham "Bram" Stoker (1847-1912) fue un escritor irlandés. Su obra principal Drácula se considera una de las obras más significativas del género de terror.
This Norton Critical Edition presents fully annotated the text of the 1897 First Edition.
"e;Dracula"e; is the most popular and widely acclaimed horror novel by Bram Stoker. He introduced the famous vampire, who in turn changed the literary and cultural world forever. Following the attempts of the Count to settle in England, where he expects to find fresh blood and new followers, the novel presents the battle between the forces of good, led by professor Van Helsing, and evil, led by the undead fiend. It is a dark and haunting novel that explores themes of life versus death, and between the light and the dark. It a classic and terrifying read. The Bram Stoker novel has been adapted several times to the stage and to the screen, the most famous adaptation being the 1992 movie by Francis Ford Coppola, which won three Oscars, and which stared Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, and Keanu Reeves.-
The Jewel of Seven Stars tells the tale of Malcolm Ross, a young barrister, pulled into an archaeologist's plot to revive Queen Tera, an ancient Egyptian mummy. Malcolm is awakened in the middle of the night and summoned to the house of famous Egyptologist Abel Trelawny at the request of his daughter, Margaret. Once Malcolm arrives at the house, he learns why he has been called - Margaret, hearing strange noises from her father's bedroom, woke to find him unconscious and bloodied on the floor of his room, under some sort of trance. Margaret reveals that her father had left a letter of strange instructions in the event of his incapacitation, stating that his body should not be removed from his room and must be watched at all times until he wakes up. The room is filled with Egyptian relics, and Malcolm notices that the "mummy smell" has an effect on those in the room.
A student arrives in a small town willing to find a quiet place where he can prepare for his exams. An old mansion seems like a great option for him. The locals warn him that strange things occur from time to time, but the student is not superstitious. He will however come to rethink his decision. Out of nowhere the house starts filling with rats. What is happening? Is there some logical explanation or he is really experiencing supernatural events? Find out the answers in "The Judge’s House" by the master of horror, Bram Stoker. B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Bram Stoker was an Irish author who lived in the period 1847 – 1912. He is best known for his horror novel "Dracula" but he is to be remembered for many more literary works such as "The Judge’s House" and "The Dracula’s guest". Bram Stoker’s early years were marked by the fact that he was an invalid. This was however seen as an advantage of sorts by him because he meant that it gave him time to think of many things, which he later put to words in his works. Bram Stoker’s novels can be seen as a vivid combination between horror fiction and realism, perfect mixture of the real and the supernatural.
An Englishman stops at an inn during his trip through Transylvania. He decides to wander around in a carriage despite the approaching night; darkness doesn't seem to worry him. He sets off but after a while the horses get scared by howling wolfs. The Englishman continues by foot and suddenly finds himself in a snowy and gloomy cemetery. This would not be that big of a problem if this specific night was not the so called Walpurgis Night, or in other words the time when spirits leave their graves to haunt the living. What is the Englishman’s fate? Find out in "Dracula’s Guest" by Bram Stoker. B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Bram Stoker was an Irish author who lived in the period 1847 – 1912. He is best known for his horror novel "Dracula" but he is to be remembered for many more literary works such as "The Judge’s House" and "The Dracula’s guest". Bram Stoker’s early years were marked by the fact that he was an invalid. This was however seen as an advantage of sorts by him because he meant that it gave him time to think of many things, which he later put to words in his works. Bram Stoker’s novels can be seen as a vivid combination between horror fiction and realism, perfect mixture of the real and the supernatural.
You have certainly heard of Dracula. But do you know the whole story? Everything begins with Jonathan Harker, an English solicitor who travels to Transylvania. He is about to sell a piece of real estate to Count Dracula. The locals warn Harker of the strange things that occur near Count Dracula’s castle, but Harker doesn't listen. Shortly after he realizes that he has fallen into captivity. Will he get himself out of there? Will he live to tell everybody about the vampire Dracula? Does he have a chance against the bloodsucker or will Dracula make him regret his insurgency? Find out the answers in Bram Stoker’s most famous story "Dracula".B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Bram Stoker was an Irish author who lived in the period 1847 – 1912. He is best known for his horror novel "Dracula" but he is to be remembered for many more literary works such as "The Judge’s House" and "The Dracula’s guest". Bram Stoker’s early years were marked by the fact that he was an invalid. This was however seen as an advantage of sorts by him because he meant that it gave him time to think of many things, which he later put to words in his works. Bram Stoker’s novels can be seen as a vivid combination between horror fiction and realism, perfect mixture of the real and the supernatural.
"The Squaw" is not your typical horror story but the brutality of it will take by surprise even the biggest horror fiction fan. Bram Stoker introduces us to a couple on a honeymoon and an American tourist whom they meet in Nuremberg, Germany. The story however does not unfold around those three characters, but between the American lady and a kitten ... which she kills. What is the reason for it and what follows after that? Find out in "The Squaw". B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Bram Stoker was an Irish author who lived in the period 1847 – 1912. He is best known for his horror novel "Dracula" but he is to be remembered for many more literary works such as "The Judge’s House" and "The Dracula’s guest". Bram Stoker’s early years were marked by the fact that he was an invalid. This was however seen as an advantage of sorts by him because he meant that it gave him time to think of many things, which he later put to words in his works. Bram Stoker’s novels can be seen as a vivid combination between horror fiction and realism, perfect mixture of the real and the supernatural.
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