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The Beetle
By Marsh, Richard
- ISBN
- 9781492699712
- Publisher
- Poisoned Pen: Sourcebooks. (Haunted Library of Horror Classics)
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Reviewed on January 1, 2020 | Horror
Originally published the same year as Bram Stoker's Dracula, in 1897, Marsh's chilling story was more popular than the classic vampire novel during its time. This reissue includes broader historical context, lists of further reading, and discussion questions. Drawing on a Victorian fascination with the dark powers of the Egyptian scarab, the tale begins with Holt, a homeless man, who enters a deserted building. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
