Tales of the supernatural: Six romantic stories by James Platt
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"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.)
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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 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Paranormal fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69397 |
| Release Date | Nov 20, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 460 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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