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Cargando... Carmilla: The Wolves of Styriapor Sheridan Le Fanu
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Approximately 54,000 words.When fate draws together the lives of two young women, their mutual attraction quickly flourishes into a bond which threatens the boundaries of social etiquette in 1860's Styria.As their relationship continues to develop further, they remain oblivious to the growing horror which surrounds them, as throughout the province other young women begin dying in mysterious circumstances. Meanwhile, others are falling victim to the apparently random attacks of a rampaging pack of wolves. When, finally the truth is revealed, the scene is set for a battle between two ancient evils.Years before the publication of Bram Stoker's Dracula, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu produced a haunting gothic mystery called Carmilla. David Brian has used much of the original narrative to create a very different version of Carmilla. Introducing an array of new characters, and touching on subjects which would have been considered taboo in the 1800's, Brian has succeeded in bringing a whole new level of horror, and tragedy, to the legend of Carmilla. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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Laura Bennett, a young Woman living with her Father in Styria, is bored. Apart from the occasional visit from some of her acquaintances, each day is spent either with her Father, or with their servants. Laura is desperate for some company of her own age, and seems to get her wish, when a strange young Woman, named Carmilla arrives outside of her home by chance.
Carmilla's Mother leaves her in the care of Laura's father, fearing that if Carmilla is to travel any further, it could damage her already delicate health. Laura is over the moon with Carmilla, and the two soon develop a strong bond. A controversial Romance blossoms between the pair, and as each day passes, Laura starts to notice that there is something peculiar about Carmilla.
Why is she walking in the grounds of Laura's house late at night? How did she get out of her room without unlocking the door or the window? Why is she always so devoid of energy?Laura is about to discover the truth about Carmilla, and it will shock her and everybody that's close to her.
The story is told in the past tense, through a series of letters and journal entries, written by Laura and other's involved.
OPINION
I found this book incredibly interesting. The story is an adaptation of the original Gothic Romance, Carmilla. After reading this, I feel the need to read the original too, because I took great interest in this book. It was refreshing to read a Vampire story that is so different from the modern ones we have now, and I thought that this was incredibly well written full of beautiful language and flowing dialogue.
THE AUTHOR
The original version of this book, Carmilla, was written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. David Brian, a fan of the original book, adapted it and added his own touch. I was actually given this book for free, through a giveaway from the Author, and I'm incredibly grateful, since it is a fantastic book. (