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Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, this novel follows Sir Francis Varney, a tragic figure cursed to live as a vampire after committing heinous acts of betrayal and murder. As he preys on the once-noble Bannerworth family in their decaying estate, the story explores themes of revenge and damnation while introducing iconic vampire tropes. The narrative balances gruesome horror with a complex portrayal of its antagonist, paving the way for modern horror fiction. This edition revitalizes a classic of British literature for contemporary audiences.
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Varney the Vampire, James Malcolm Rymer
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Varney the Vampire
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Malcolm Rymer
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 866
- ISBN13
- 9781513134178
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, this novel follows Sir Francis Varney, a tragic figure cursed to live as a vampire after committing heinous acts of betrayal and murder. As he preys on the once-noble Bannerworth family in their decaying estate, the story explores themes of revenge and damnation while introducing iconic vampire tropes. The narrative balances gruesome horror with a complex portrayal of its antagonist, paving the way for modern horror fiction. This edition revitalizes a classic of British literature for contemporary audiences.