{"product_id":"the-lady-of-the-shroud-9781513271507","title":"The Lady of the Shroud","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lady of the Shroud\u003c\/i\u003e (1909) is a novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. Written just before the outbreak of the Balkan Wars, \u003ci\u003eThe Lady of the Shroud\u003c\/i\u003e is a prophetic and politically informed work of fiction that helped to establish the Irish master of Gothic horror’s reputation as a leading writer of the early-twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Rupert Saint Leger is unexpectedly named heir to his uncle’s fortune, he is even more surprised to learn the details of the inheritance: before receiving control of the estate, worth over one million pounds, he must live for one year in a secluded castle on the Dalmatian coast. Undaunted, Rupert travels to the Land of the Blue Mountains, where he befriends the local peasantry by purchasing them a stockpile of weapons with which to defend themselves from an impending Turkish invasion. One night, however, in the middle of a violent storm, he discovers a strange woman who seems to have wandered into the castle seeking warmth. She continues to visit, and, despite suspecting her to be a vampire, Saint Leger falls in love with the mysterious woman. When a group of soldiers kidnaps her, however, he finds himself caught between romance and a quickly escalating conflict involving a local warlord and an invading Turkish army. \u003ci\u003eThe Lady of the Shroud\u003c\/i\u003e is a work of adventure and Gothic horror that explores the rich history and ancient mythology of the Balkan peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of Bram Stoker’s \u003ci\u003eThe Lady of the Shroud\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic of Irish literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bram Stoker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48285748429051,"sku":"9781513271507","price":9.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_3da4f3fb-ffed-49bd-99cf-a21bf15f69da.jpg?v=1771452741","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/the-lady-of-the-shroud-9781513271507","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}