Varney, the Vampyre Vol. 2
'Varney, the Vampyre Vol. 2' Summary
In the eerie and desolate Bannersworth Hall, Flora Bannersworth is attacked in her own room by a mysterious creature. Though seemingly shot dead, the creature's body vanishes, leaving behind only two small bite marks on Flora's neck. Mr. Marchdale, an old friend of the family, suspects the involvement of a vampire and embarks on a hunt with Flora's brother, Henry. Their suspicions soon fall upon the enigmatic Sir Francis Varney, a recent arrival who has purchased an old abbey near the hall and bears an uncanny likeness to Marmaduke Bannersworth, a long-dead ancestor of the family. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a web of secrets, ancient curses, and a horrifying truth that threatens to consume them all.Book Details
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Thomas Peckett Prest
United Kingdom
Thomas Peckett was a British hack writer, journalist and musician. He was a prolific producer of penny dreadfuls. He is now remembered as the co-creator (with James Malcolm Rymer) of the fictional Swe...
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