The Beetle: A Mystery (Annotated): The Original Classic
Richard Marsh, Westen Classics
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A Horror and Mystery Classic by the author Richard Marsh.The A Mystery by British author Richard Marsh is a classic book of horror and mystery first published in 1897.
A celebrated horror and mystery classic, filled with suspense, terror, and intrigue. The book follows the exploits of a shape-shifting ancient Egyptian entity, known as the Beetle, who seeks revenge on a British politician for a crime committed against an old religion.
Sneak Peak"I saw him take a different shape before my eyes. His loose draperies fell about him...and there issued out of them a monstrous creature of the beetle tribe...'You are mine!' he hissed. 'Mine! Body and soul! You are doomed to me! You shall follow me to the land from which I came, and there, in pain and torment, you shall serve me through the endless ages of eternity!'"
SynopsisThe A Mystery unfolds a gripping supernatural tale in four parts, each narrated by a different characters. The hypnotic Beetle threatens lives in London, compelling a homeless clerk to break into a politician's house, entangling a love triangle, and culminating in a detective's pursuit. The Beetle's origin as an ancient priestess seeking revenge adds depth to this fast-paced and atmospheric blend of horror, mystery, and adventure, making it a captivating and original work.
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