The Mirror of Cagliostro (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

<p><strong>What if the most infamous occultist of the 18th century found a way to reach across time? Step before the mirror if you dare and invite the darkness of Count Cagliostro into your home.</strong></p><p>The story centers on a man who acquires an antique mirror supposedly once owned by the notorious 18th-century occultist Count Cagliostro. The man soon discovers that the mirror is a vessel for dark magic capable of reflecting the spectral image of Cagliostro himself. The protagonist becomes dangerously obsessed as the malevolent phantom begins to exert a sinister influence on his life threatening to extend the occultist's dark will into the present day.</p><p>Robert Arthur is best known as the creator of <em>The Three Investigators</em> youth mystery series and as the writer and editor behind many of the classic <em>Alfred Hitchcock Presents</em> story collections. Before he became a household name however Arthur spent decades writing thrilling fantasy and horror for the classic pulp magazines.</p><p><em>The Mirror of Cagliostro</em>is a prime example of his dark and intriguing work. It draws its title and theme from Alessandro Cagliostro the historical 18th-century occultist and adventurer notorious for his claims of magic alchemy and contact with spirits.</p><p>A perfect choice for fans of classic pulp fantasy suspense and stories that use the occult to explore the dark side of human obsession.</p>