Revelations Of The Dead-Alive (1824)

By John Banim

Book Overview

Revelations Of The Dead-Alive is a novel written by John Banim and published in 1824. The story follows the life of a young man named William Reilly, who is wrongly accused of a crime and sentenced to death. However, he is saved by a group of smugglers and taken to a secret island where he meets a mysterious woman named Ellen, who has the power to communicate with the dead.As William begins to uncover the secrets of the island and the people who live there, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of politics and power. He soon realizes that Ellen's abilities are not just a curiosity but a powerful tool that can be used to manipulate and control those around her.As the story unfolds, William must navigate a complex web of lies and deceit to uncover the truth behind Ellen's powers and the true intentions of those who brought him to the island. Along the way, he discovers that the dead may not be as silent as they seem and that the revelations they bring may be more dangerous than he ever imagined.Revelations Of The Dead-Alive is a gripping tale of mystery, intrigue, and the supernatural. Banim's vivid descriptions and masterful storytelling make this novel a must-read for fans of Gothic literature and historical fiction.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167009592
• ISBN13: 9781167009594
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"