Lady Athlyne by Bram Stoker (1920)

A young woman named Lady Athlyne inherits a mysterious and ancient artifact from her recently deceased uncle, which unleashes a powerful and malevolent force upon her. As she struggles to understand and control the artifact's power, she becomes increasingly isolated and obsessed with its secrets. Ultimately, she is consumed by the dark forces within the artifact, leading to a tragic and horrific fate.

By Bram Stoker · First published 1920 · Genre: Romance, Adventure, Fiction · 23 chapters

Contents

• ON THE "CRYPTIC"
• IN ITALY
• DE HOOGE'S SPRUIT
• THE BIRD-CAGE
• AN ADVENTURE
• TRUE HEART'S-CONTENT
• A DISCUSSION
• "LOOK AT ME! "
• THE CAR OF DESTINY
• A LETTER
• THE BEAUTIFUL TWILIGHT
• ECHO OF A TRAGEDY
• INSTINCTIVE PLANNING
• A BANQUET ON OLYMPUS
• "STOP! "
• A PAINFUL JOURNEY
• THE SHERIFF
• PURSUIT
• DECLARATION OF WAR
• KNOWLEDGE OF LAW
• APPLICATION OF LAW
• THE HATCHET BURIED
• A HARMONY IN GRAY

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