La vampire by Paul Féval
"La Vampire" by Paul Féval is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the fascinating world of vampiric folklore, intertwining historical elements and a narrative fraught with suspense and mystery. The story promises to explore the enigmatic figure of the vampire and the strange happenings surrounding it, likely involving complex characters whose destinies are tethered to this supernatural theme. At the start of the tale, the author
sets up a vivid backdrop of early 19th century Paris, where rumors of mysterious disappearances are growing amidst a bustling, anxious populace. We are introduced to a cabaret known as "La Pêche miraculeuse," where both fishermen and seekers of fortune gather, suggesting a hidden connection between the mundane and the supernatural. The narrative hints at various key characters, including a vigilant guardian, the young doctor Patou, and the enigmatic figure of Angèle, suggesting that their intertwined fates will explore themes of love, intrigue, and potentially dark machinations related to the vampire lore. The opening effectively establishes an atmosphere thick with suspense, ripe with possibilities for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Féval, Paul, 1817-1887 |
|---|---|
| Title | La vampire |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Vampire_(roman) |
| Credits | This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Vampires -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10053 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2003 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 207 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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