{"product_id":"the-isle-of-the-dead-massimo-vecchini-9798872058151","title":"The Isle of the Dead","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Italian version of the novel \u003ci\u003eThe Isle of the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e has been selected by a panel of experts to participate in Italy's most important book fair, Turin Book Fair 2024.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★★★★★ \u003ci\u003eThe Isle of the Dead is an astonishing novel.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★★★★★ \u003ci\u003ePerfect book.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★★★★★ \u003ci\u003eA pleasure to read, very fluid writing, keeps you glued to the pages.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★★★★★ \u003ci\u003eA book that evokes Poe. Beautiful Victorian dark atmospheres.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE ISLE OF THE DEAD - LOVE AND LOSS\u003cbr\u003eA sophisticated supernatural tale that transcends genre boundaries, perfect for readers who love historical fiction with a gothic twist.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA MATURE GOTHIC NOVEL: A sophisticated supernatural story exploring dark themes and profound mysteries, crafted for an adult audience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAUTHENTIC VICTORIAN STYLE: Narrated through the protagonist's voice, masterfully recreating the language and atmosphere of the late 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHISTORICAL ITALIAN SETTING: Journey to 1885 Italy, where history and folklore intertwine on a mysterious island off the Ligurian coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSUPERNATURAL MYSTERIES: Hidden tombs, unsettling rituals, and ancestral secrets unfold in a spiral of mounting tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOMPLETE STANDALONE STORY: A self-contained novel offering a satisfying narrative experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePERFECT FOR LOVERS OF: Mystery fiction, gothic horror, historical novels, and classic supernatural tales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINSPIRED BY ART: A fascinating connection to Arnold Böcklin's paintings, particularly his famous \"Isle of the Dead\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear 1885. Andrea Nascimbeni, a Veronese anthropologist, \u003cb\u003evisits the so-called 'island of the dead' off the Ligurian coast of Zoagli\u003c\/b\u003e, having seen its 'exotic' funerary structures depicted in the paintings of his friend Arnold Böcklin. His intention to innovate his studies plunges him into the suffocating atmosphere of the unnamed town, where architecture for the deceased receives more attention than that for the living.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten as if penned by Nascimbeni himself, this standalone novel masterfully captures the voice and sensibilities of the late 19th century. As supernatural elements begin to manifest, \u003cb\u003edelirium envelops him hour by hour, perhaps provoked by the numerous sinister mysteries he encounters\u003c\/b\u003e. Not even fever can prevent him from tracking down the open and hidden tombs, invisible to casual visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the meticulously researched backdrop of 1880s Italy, the story weaves historical accuracy with dark mysticism. Exasperated by the island's secrets and the omertà of its inhabitants, \u003cb\u003eNascimbeni finds temporary comfort only in a woman he becomes infatuated with\u003c\/b\u003e. However, nothing is as it seems, and an encounter with a mysterious man puts him on guard, urging him to leave the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe anthropologist, however, devises a way to stay hidden until the nearby '32nd' of October festival, humorously termed by the innkeeper who hosts him, knowing it's \u003cb\u003ethe moment when he can uncover the strange funeral rites celebrated there\u003c\/b\u003e. The experience on the island becomes so unbearable, it leads to his abandonment of the profession.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA complete, self-contained novel that transcends genre boundaries, \u003cb\u003eblending historical fiction with supernatural elements to create a haunting tale of discovery, obsession, and the price of forbidden knowledge\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFABRIZIO VALENZA, born in Verona in 1972, is a writer, philosopher, and teacher of creative writing. \u003ci\u003eThe Isle of the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel inspired by Rachmaninov's symphonic poem and Böcklin's unsettling paintings. Valenza, known in Italy for the fantasy novel \u003ci\u003eStory of Geshwa Olers\u003c\/i\u003e and numerous horror novels, presents with \u003ci\u003eThe Isle of the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e a \u003cb\u003egothic story set in the late nineteenth century, where faith in science clashes with belief in the supernatural\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e☞ The author publishes his independent books under\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Massimo Vecchini,Fabrizio Valenza\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798872058151\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/17\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.36d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Massimo Vecchini","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48066595324159,"sku":"9798872058151","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c4560167-c2ee-4ff6-8564-aeae6f1d2abb.jpg?v=1768679313","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-isle-of-the-dead-massimo-vecchini-9798872058151","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}