The Blood of the Vampire

First published in 1897 The Blood of the Vampire is a vampire novel by prolific writer Florence Marryat. The story revolves around one Miss Harriet Brandt the daughter of a mad scientist and a voodoo priestess who leaves her home in Jamaica for the first time to travel to Europe. However Harriet is not a normal young woman as everybody who gets close to her becomes ill or even dies. Boasting a sensational plot and utterly bizarre characters Florence Marryats Victorian vampire tale constitutes a must-read for fans of the genre. Florence Marryat (1833 - 1899) was a British actress and author. She is remembered for her sensational novels and her relationships with numerous famous spiritual mediums during the 19th century. Other notable works by this author include: Loves Conflict (1865) Her Fathers Name (1876) There is No Death (1891) and The Spirit World (1894) and The Dead Mans Message (1894). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable modern high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.