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The Castle of the King
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781528710763
Publisher: Fantasy And Horror Classics
Published: Feb 15 2019
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.12
Height: 0.08 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
After a lifetime of toiling to make his name, an aged poet is left heartbroken and alone as his beloved wife dies far away. Consumed by grief, he refuses to accept their final separation. He embarks on a desperate journey to the very end of the world, to the mythical Castle of the King of Death, determined to find her and bring her back.
From the legendary mind of Bram Stoker, the master of Gothic horror and creator of Dracula, comes a beautiful and heart-wrenching tale of love, loss, and an impossible quest. Published in his early collection Under the Sunset, The Castle of the King is a powerful and mythic journey that reveals a deeply poignant side of his genius.
This unforgettable dark fantasy is an essential read for fans of classic literature and a unique glimpse into the imaginative and emotional depth of a writer best known for his macabre tales. What price will the poet pay for his love, and can he truly defy death itself?
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