The Lady of the Shroud

<p><I>The Lady of the Shroud</I> (1909) is a novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. Written just before the outbreak of the Balkan Wars <I>The Lady of the Shroud</I> 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.</p><p>When 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. <I>The Lady of the Shroud</I> is a work of adventure and Gothic horror that explores the rich history and ancient mythology of the Balkan peninsula.</p><p>With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of Bram Stoker's <I>The Lady of the Shroud</I> is a classic of Irish literature reimagined for modern readers.</p>