The Lady of the Shroud: A Gothic Romance of Mystery, Faith, and the Supernatural (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

What if the woman you loved only came to you under a veil of death?In this rare and riveting novel from the author of Dracula, Bram Stoker delivers a gothic romance wrapped in layers of spiritual intrigue, historical tension, and supernatural mystery.Rupert Saint Leger, a British nobleman, travels to the coast of the Balkans to take possession of a fortress he unexpectedly inherits. Isolated and imposing, the castle is steeped in local legends-chief among them, the tale of a veiled woman who haunts the grounds. One night, Rupert encounters her: a silent figure wrapped in a burial shroud, glowing faintly in the moonlight, with eyes full of sorrow and secrets.Rather than fleeing, Rupert is drawn deeper into the enigma-uncovering a tale of political revolution, religious devotion, and undying love. Is the Lady of the Shroud a supernatural being? A saint? A spirit? Or something far more earthly and extraordinary?This modern translation retains all the gothic grandeur, suspenseful romance, and mysticism of Stoker's original work while making it accessible for today's readers.What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: A gothic mystery filled with spiritual symbolism and spectral suspenseA tale of love that transcends appearances, dogma, and mortalityA haunting heroine both divine and mysteriousA richly atmospheric setting blending Balkan folklore and political tensionA Stoker classic that explores the limits of faith, the power of devotion, and the longing to believe in the impossiblePart ghost story, part political thriller, and part romance, The Lady of the Shroud is one of Stoker's most emotionally complex and spiritually charged works-now rediscovered for a new generation.

• | Author: Bram Stoker
• | Publisher: Library of Alexandria
• | Publication Date: Jun 25, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00354 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 1806291797
• | ISBN-13: 9781806291793