
My Novel, Book I
The novel revolves around the mysterious and ancient Roman priestess, Vespa, who possesses supernatural powers. The story unfolds in a series of flashbacks, where the narrator recounts his experiences with Vespa, who is said to have lived during the reign of Tiberius Caesar.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1834 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Social Commentary · 13 chapters · 34,544 words
First lines
Scene, the hall in UNCLE ROLAND'S tower; time, niyht; season, winter.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1834 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Social Commentary, Drama, Political Fiction
- Length: 34,544 words
- Structure: 13 chapters, 557 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Romance — Central plot revolves around romantic relationships and emotional entanglements.
- Social Commentary — Explores and critiques social structures and norms of the time.
- Drama — Focuses on intense character development and emotional themes.
Tags
Gothic Fiction · Romance · Mystery · Adventure · Fantasy · Historical Fiction · Dark Fantasy · Supernatural · Occult · Philosophical · Psychological · Victorian Era
Contents
- SHOWING HOW MY NOVEL CAME TO BE WRITTEN
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XII
- CHAPTER XIII
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