The Pale Lady

Alexandre Dumas
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This unique volume features the most terrifying tale from Alexandre Dumas' The Thousand and One Ghosts and presents the gothic vampire tale as a stand-alone short story that is sure to keep you up at night. The Pale Lady is a gripping vampire tale following Hedwig, a Polish lady, who is sent to a monastery in the Carpathian Mountains for safety. She draws the attention of two very different brothers and soon finds herself in more danger than ever before. A supernatural story featuring creepy castles, misty monasteries, and tragic romance. From the remarkable author of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo , The Pale Lady has been translated from the original French and is the perfect dark read for fans of horror and the supernatural.
Genres: ClassicsVampiresHorrorGothicFranceFictionFrench LiteratureFantasyShort Stories19th Century
70 Pages

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