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The Drakestone (1906)

The Drakestone (1906)

Onions, Oliver

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ISBN10: 1165113996
ISBN13: 9781165113996
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 330
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Drakestone is a novel written by Oliver Onions and published in 1906. The story takes place in the fictional English village of Lydford, where a mysterious stone known as the Drakestone is said to have magical powers. The stone is said to grant wishes to those who touch it, but at a cost.The novel follows the lives of several characters who are all connected to the Drakestone in some way. The main character is a young woman named Elfrida Bell, who inherits the Drakestone from her grandfather. Elfrida soon discovers that the stone has a dark history and that it has caused tragedy and suffering in the past.As Elfrida tries to uncover the truth about the Drakestone, she becomes entangled in a web of secrets and lies. She discovers that the stone is coveted by many, including a wealthy landowner, a local historian, and a group of occultists who believe that the stone has the power to bring about the end of the world.The Drakestone is a gripping tale of mystery, magic, and the dark side of human nature. It explores themes of greed, power, and the consequences of our actions. Onions' writing style is atmospheric and evocative, bringing the village of Lydford to life and immersing the reader in its secrets and mysteries. This book is a must-read for fans of gothic fiction and classic English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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