The Jewel of Seven Stars - Including the alternative ending: The Bridal of Death

By Bram Stoker

When a young woman discovers her father unconscious and bloodied in his study, she is thrust into a terrifying mystery tied to his obsession with a long-dead Egyptian queen. The answers lie in an ancient cult, a powerful occult relic, and a diabolical ritual that threatens to unleash an unholy possession upon the world.

From the legendary mind of Bram Stoker, the master of Gothic horror and creator of Dracula, comes a dark and intricate novel that blends magic, curses and the terrifying world of ancient Egypt. With themes of imperialism and the occult, this novel is a thrilling blend of classic mystery and bone-chilling horror.

This story is a testament to Stoker's genius for crafting atmospheric and enduring tales. Can a modern family stand against a malevolent force that has waited centuries for its deadly return?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1447405668
• ISBN13: 9781447405665
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Fantasy and Horror Classics
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Are the stars out tonight? - A genuine dual‑ending edition.

An archeologist discovers the tomb of the Egyptian queen Tera. It appears that she left instructions on how to revive her. We speculate as to whether he should or would follow the instructions. Many other mysterious things happen to the archeologist, his daughter, and their companions. The story is in a first-person narrative, which leads you to think the narrator survives to tell the story. There are versions of this book with one or another ending. The 1912 ending was sweetness and light vs. the 1903 original; Chapter XVI, "Powers - Old and New," was removed, and the book was given a happier ending. It is best to have a book with both endings. You will need to check before purchasing whether it has one or the other or both endings before purchasing. Also, do not overlook the various movies based on this book. The closest to the book is “The Awakening” (1980) with Charlton Heston. Another more Hammeresque is “Blood from the Mummy's Tomb” (1971). Just a warning: do not let your cat see you reading this.