A Creature of the Night: An Italian Enigma by Fergus Hume
"A Creature of the Night: An Italian Enigma" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work presents a tale rich with mystery and intrigue, centering on the protagonist who finds himself in the enchanting but eerie landscape of Italy, particularly Verona. The story begins with him pursuing a shadowy figure linked to a haunting past and suggests themes of love, betrayal, and the supernatural. The opening
of the novel sets a vivid stage as the main character narrates his experiences following his curiosity about a spectral figure he encounters near a cemetery. After an unsettling night spent following this "ghoul," the protagonist finds himself ensnared in a web of deception surrounding a mysterious woman and an also-mysterious man, who may be a murdered tenor named Guiseppe Pallanza. As he explores the deserted Palazzo Morone, where dark deeds have taken place, he grapples with the haunting memories and secrets of the past, hinting at a deeper connection to a romantic tragedy entwined with the lore of Verona and ancient Italy. Overall, the initial chapters immerse the reader into a realm where the line between reality and supernatural blur, offering a compelling exploration of human passion and its darker consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932 |
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| Title | A Creature of the Night: An Italian Enigma |
| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the Internet Archive (The Library of Congress). |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | British -- Italy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55457 |
| Release Date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 456 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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