Name: The Dark Star
SKU: 56753680
Price: 17.65 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Robert W. Chambers
ISBN: 9781981877102

Type

Physical Book

Author

Robert W. Chambers

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

162

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

25.4x17.8x0.9 cm

Weight

0.29 kg.

ISBN13

9781981877102

Synopsis "The Dark Star"

What if you were involved in the theft of one of the legendary jewels of all time-and you didn't even know it? That's exactly what happens to the innocent damsel at the center of Robert W. Chambers' The Dark Star. She prays for a strong, silent savior to extract her from the mess she's in-but will she recognize and call upon her own wit and spunk before it's too late?

Robert W. Chambers

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American writer known for his tales of horror and mystery. He published The King in Yellow (1895), a collection of short stories that influenced fantasy and horror literature, with elements that later inspired writers like H.P. Lovecraft. Although he initially excelled in macabre and supernatural fiction, his career took a turn towards romantic and historical novels, with titles like The Tracer of Lost Persons (1906) and The Dark Star (1917)

His work combines cosmic horror with the literary decadence of the late 19th century. The King in Yellow remains his most recognized book, particularly for its impact on horror mythology. Despite having written numerous novels, his legacy focuses on the influence he had on the horror genre.

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