Tales of the supernatural: Six romantic stories by James Platt

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Author Platt, James, 1861?-1910?
Title Tales of the supernatural: Six romantic stories
Original Publication United Kingdom: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co.,1894.
Contents The Seven Sigils -- The Hand of Glory -- The Rabbi Lion -- The Evil Eye -- The witches' sabbath -- The devil's debt.
Credits Al Haines
Summary "Tales of the Supernatural: Six Romantic Stories" by James Platt is a collection of supernatural short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The stories delve into themes of romance intertwined with elements of the macabre, featuring characters who navigate dark forces and forbidden secrets. The collection promises to explore the tension between love and danger, making it an intriguing read for those interested in gothic and romantic tales. The opening portion introduces us to the first story, "The Seven Sigils," where two bravos, Tosca and Janko, engage in a dark ritual at the eerie Bottomless Lake, symbolically linked to infernal powers. As they prepare to seal their bond with blood, they are interrupted by the abduction of a beautiful girl, which plunges Tosca into a fierce confrontation with would-be kidnappers. Through vivid descriptions and intense exchanges, the narrative sets a tone of tension and supernatural undertones as the characters grapple with their intertwined fates, foreshadowing the ensuing drama and the deepening complexities of desire, betrayal, and otherworldly forces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Paranormal fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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