{"product_id":"schalken-the-painter-j-sheridan-le-fanu-9781806291403","title":"Schalken the Painter: A Gothic Tale of Artistic Obsession and Unholy Bargains (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)","description":"What if your greatest masterpiece came at the cost of your soul?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSchalken the Painter\u003c\/em\u003e, J. Sheridan Le Fanu crafts a tale that haunts the boundary between art and the supernatural. Godfrey Schalken, a gifted but ambitious student of the real-life Dutch master Gerrit Dou, longs to marry his mentor's niece, Rose. Yet before he can act, she is offered in marriage to a stranger-an eerie, silent man whose wealth is matched only by his otherworldly presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter Rose disappears into this cursed union, Schalken's life descends into torment, haunted by visions and the unspoken question: What dark forces did he ignore in his pursuit of greatness?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis modern translation preserves Le Fanu's lush gothic style while sharpening the narrative for today's readers. A brooding meditation on art, power, and the supernatural, \u003cem\u003eSchalken the Painter\u003c\/em\u003e stands among the great haunted tales of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Gothic Tale of Artistic Ambition and Moral Collapse - Explore how the hunger for fame can blind even the most talented soul.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Unholy Marriage Pact - Witness a love triangle that turns into a horror story of possession, silence, and the occult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Dark Vision of the Dutch Masters - Immerse yourself in the world of 17th-century Leiden, where shadows are more than just brushstrokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Faithful Yet Reader-Friendly Translation - Carefully adapted to maintain atmosphere while enhancing clarity and pacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of gothic fiction, supernatural horror, and historical ghost stories, \u003cem\u003eSchalken the Painter\u003c\/em\u003e is a timeless narrative about the sacrifices made for beauty-and the horrors that linger behind the canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e J. Sheridan Le Fanu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1806291401\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806291403\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.31d","brand":"J. Sheridan Le Fanu","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47419787084031,"sku":"9781806291403","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_03032ef9-3bcd-4ecf-88ab-d98ca9104200.jpg?v=1761513839","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/schalken-the-painter-j-sheridan-le-fanu-9781806291403","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}