Egfryd's wild and improbable schemes include framing Theodore for murder, attempting to rape Julia in a hot air balloon, and finally imprisoning them both on a remote island rigged with gunpowder to blow them both to bits should they attempt to escape. Can the two lovers avoid the snares of the wily Count or will they fall victim to his inveterate malice?
A Gothic novel remarkable both for its rarity (fewer than five copies are known to survive) and its originality, "The Mysterious Hand" is a lost gem that will be enjoyed by readers, collectors, and specialists of Gothic fiction. And perhaps even more surprising than its unique plot are the modern views the author expresses on such issues as capital punishment, criminal justice, marriage, and sexuality. This edition includes a new introduction and notes by Caspar Wintermans as well as a reproduction of the title-page of the first edition.
Or split into 4x interest-free payments of 25% on orders over R50
Learn more
Egfryd's wild and improbable schemes include framing Theodore for murder, attempting to rape Julia in a hot air balloon, and finally imprisoning them both on a remote island rigged with gunpowder to blow them both to bits should they attempt to escape. Can the two lovers avoid the snares of the wily Count or will they fall victim to his inveterate malice?
A Gothic novel remarkable both for its rarity (fewer than five copies are known to survive) and its originality, "The Mysterious Hand" is a lost gem that will be enjoyed by readers, collectors, and specialists of Gothic fiction. And perhaps even more surprising than its unique plot are the modern views the author expresses on such issues as capital punishment, criminal justice, marriage, and sexuality. This edition includes a new introduction and notes by Caspar Wintermans as well as a reproduction of the title-page of the first edition.
Imprint | Valancourt Books |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Gothic Classics |
Release date | February 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | February 2008 |
Authors | Augustus Jacob Crandolph |
Introduction by | Caspar Wintermans |
Dimensions | 216 x 140 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket |
Pages | 352 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-934555-36-1 |
Barcode | 9781934555361 |
Categories | |
LSN | 1-934555-36-3 |