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Unique ElementsHistorical ContextDetailed 20th Century Historical MapTake an exhilarating step back in time!A thrilling literary classic, and an unforgettable read.The Lair of the White Worm by Bram Stokeris a classic thriller first published in 1911 United Kingdom.Be inspired and moved by prose written in times long gone. Classic works of literature have memorable characters and offer profound and eternal reflections about the human condition.Sneak PeakSo soon as this was done, Adam took some tools from his uncle’s carriage, and at once began work on the broken spring. He was an expert workman, and the breach was soon made good. Adam was gathering the tools which he had been using—which, after the manner of all workmen, had been scattered about—when he noticed that several black snakes had crawled out from the heap of stones and were gathering round him. This naturally occupied his mind, and he was not thinking of anything else when he noticed Lady Arabella, who had opened the door of the carriage, slip from it with a quick gliding motion. She was already among the snakes when he called out to warn her. But there seemed to be no need of warning. The snakes had turned and were wriggling back to the mound as quickly as they could. He laughed to himself behind his teeth as he whispered, “No need to fear there. They seem much more afraid of her than she of them.” All the same he began to beat on the ground with a stick which was lying close to him, with the instinct of one used to such vermin. In an instant he was alone beside the mound with Lady Arabella, who appeared quite unconcerned at the incident. Then he took a long look at her, and her dress alone was sufficient to attract attention. She was clad in some kind of soft white stuff, which clung close to her form, showing to the full every movement of her sinuous figure. She wore a close-fitting cap of some fine fur of dazzling white. Coiled round her white throat was a large necklace of emeralds, whose profusion of colour dazzled when the sun shone on them. Her voice was peculiar, very low and sweet, and so soft that the dominant note was of sibilation. SynopsisThe novel's central character, Adam Salton, is an Australian who initially resides there. In 1860, he is contacted by his elderly great-uncle, Richard Salton, an English gentleman who has no other family and wishes to establish a relationship with the Salton family's lone surviving member. Although Adam has already made his fortune in Australia, he enthusiastically agrees to meet his uncle, and the two men quickly become friends upon his arrival by ship in Southampton. His great-uncle then reveals his intention to make Adam the heir to Lesser Hill. Adam travels there and quickly finds himself at the center of a series of strange and mysterious events, accompanied by Sir Nathaniel de Salis, a friend of Richard Salton.This edition of The Lair of the White Worm by Bram Stoker is a classic horror reinvented for modern audiences, with a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, perfect for the literature lover and book connoisseur.A stunning title! At Ginger Classics, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original author’s publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay.Title DetailsOriginal 1911 TextClassic Thriller

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