The Lady of the Shroud (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Vampire Tale – Bram Stoker's Horror ClassicBy Bram Stoker
Length14h 51m
About this audiobook
The Lady of the Shroud (1909) is a late Gothic romance that fuses sensation fiction, imperial adventure, and Edwardian political fantasy. Set in the fictional Balkan realm of the Blue Mountains, it follows Rupert Sent Leger, whose inheritance draws him into dynastic intrigue, national liberation, and the mystery of a veiled woman who appears to rise from the dead. Stoker's documentary method—letters, reports, and narrated testimony—recalls Dracula, though here the supernatural atmosphere gradually yields to romance, militarism, and statecraft. Bram Stoker, the Irish author best known for Dracula, spent much of his career as manager to the actor Henry Irving, a position that sharpened his instinct for theatrical revelation and melodramatic suspense. His fascination with folklore, modern technology, medicine, and the political geography of Eastern Europe informs this novel. Written in the shadow of Balkan nationalism and imperial rivalry, the book reflects Stoker's enduring interest in threatened borders, charismatic rulers, and the imaginative possibilities of "the East" as seen from Britain. Readers drawn to Dracula will find here a stranger, more hybrid work: part vampire-haunted mystery, part royal romance, part geopolitical dream. It is recommended for those interested in Gothic afterlives, fin-de-siècle adventure fiction, and the transition from Victorian terror to modern political fantasy.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHorror
Length14 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 25, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6From “The Journal of Occultism” Mid-January, 1907
7BOOK I: The Will of Roger Melton
8BOOK II: Vissarion
9BOOK III: The Coming of the Lady
10BOOK IV: Under the Flagstaff
11BOOK V: A Ritual at Midnight
12BOOK VI: The Pursuit in the Forest
13BOOK VII: The Empire of the Air
14BOOK VIII: The Flashing of the Handjar
15BOOK IX: Balka
16Analysis
17Reflection
18Memorable Quotes
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