The Jewel of Seven Stars by Bram Stoker
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About this eBook
| Author | Stoker, Bram, 1847-1912 |
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| Title | The Jewel of Seven Stars |
| Credits |
Sue Asscher. HTML version by Al Haines. Revised by Richard Tonsing. |
| Summary | “The Jewel of Seven Stars” by Bram Stoker is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the character Malcolm Ross, a barrister, who becomes embroiled in a mysterious and dangerous situation involving a young woman named Margaret Trelawny and her father, Abel Trelawny. The story escalates with themes of ancient Egyptian lore, intrigue, and potential supernatural elements, likely linked to the titular jewel. At the start of the story, we witness Malcolm Ross being abruptly awakened in the night by urgent knocking at his door. He discovers that Margaret Trelawny has summoned him for help, as her father has suffered a severe and mysterious injury in their home. Arriving at the scene, Malcolm learns of Abel Trelawny's critical condition and the peculiar circumstances surrounding his injury, including the presence of ancient artifacts and the strange behavior of those in the household. The atmosphere is tense, filled with an air of enigma that suggests deeper secrets related to the Trelawny family, their past, and perhaps the very jewel that the book refers to. The opening lays the foundation for a suspenseful tale that intertwines personal drama with the allure of the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Horror tales |
| Subject | Archaeologists -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mummies -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3781 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 369 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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