Carpathian Castle (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781723127915)

Rare edition with unique illustrations and elegant classic cream paper. The descriptions of the quaint villagers of Werst, their costumes, manner of living, and belief in the supernatural world would in themselves prove an interesting narrative, but when coupled with the exciting adventures of Nic Deck, the two Counts, the cowardly Doctor, and the beautiful La Stilla, the story is undoubtedly one of the most enchanting ever offered. This mysterious tale takes place in the area which in just a few years would become known as Dracula's homeland. Jules Verne has the knack of it. He knows how to make the scientifically romantic story. You might not know what a "nyctalop" was, but if you saw one flapping his wings around the dark fortress in the Carpathians, you would run for it, as did Nic Deck.. Orfanik is head conjurer, and in his trial he explains how he brought into play for a wicked purpose a variety of ingenious inventions. Includes unique illustrations

Author: Jules Verne
ISBN-10: 1723127914
ISBN-13: 9781723127915
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 07/19/2018
Pages: 158
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.37d