Hugues the Wer-Wolf

By Sutherland Menzies

Book Overview

Hugues The Wer-Wolf is a classic novel written by Menzies Sutherland, first published in 1838. The book tells the story of Hugues, a young man who is cursed to become a werewolf every full moon. Hugues is born into a wealthy family and is well-educated, but his curse causes him to become an outcast in society.The novel is set in the Scottish Highlands and explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle between good and evil. Hugues falls in love with a young woman named Blanche, but his curse threatens to destroy their relationship. As Hugues struggles to control his beastly nature, he must also confront the evil forces that seek to destroy him and his family.The story is filled with suspense and action, as Hugues battles his inner demons and fights to protect those he loves. The novel also delves into the supernatural, with references to witches and other mystical creatures.Overall, Hugues The Wer-Wolf is a gripping tale of love and redemption, set against a backdrop of supernatural forces and ancient Scottish folklore. It is a must-read for fans of gothic horror and classic literature.Yet, despite that recklessness and anguish which clouded his features, one, incredulous of his atrocities, could not have failed to admire the savage beauty of his head, cast in nature's noblest mould, crowned with a profusion of waving hair, and set upon shoulders whose robust and harmonious proportions were discoverable through the tattered attire investing them.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116143559X
• ISBN13: 9781161435597
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"