The Incantation

By Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Book Overview

The Incantation is a gothic horror novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the journey of a young woman named Lilian, who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in the remote countryside of Spain. Lilian begins to experience strange and terrifying occurrences in her new home, including visions of a mysterious woman and a ghostly presence in her room at night.As Lilian tries to uncover the truth behind these supernatural events, she discovers that her family is hiding a dark secret related to a powerful incantation that has been passed down through generations. With the help of a young nobleman named Don Felix, Lilian sets out to unravel the mystery and put an end to the curse that has plagued her family for centuries.The Incantation is a gripping tale of suspense, horror, and romance that explores the themes of family, tradition, and the supernatural. Bulwer-Lytton's vivid descriptions and intricate plot twists make for a captivating read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.While we had thus labored and found, Ayesha had placed the fuel where the moonlight fell fullest on the sward of the tableland--a part of it already piled as for a fire, the rest of it heaped confusedly close at hand; and by the pile she had placed the coffer. And, there she stood, her arms folded under her mantle, her dark image seeming darker still as the moonlight whitened all the ground from which the image rose motionless. Margrave opened his coffer, the Veiled Woman did not aid him.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: 1419167200
• ISBN13: 9781419167201
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.2"