Supernatural struggle in 19th-century London
Hide Me Among the Graves' compelling mix of history and the supernatural makes it a must-read for those looking for a unique take on the vampire genre. Tim Powers' exquisite writing style transports readers from high society to grimy slums, providing a richly detailed portrayal of 19th-century London. With an unforgettable cast of characters, including Lord Byron's doctor turned bloodthirsty vampire, this haunting novel is sure to leave readers wanting more.
ISBN: 9781848874091
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $14.75
Authors:
Tim Powers
Publisher: Corvus
Date of Publication: 2013-09-05
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.59
(rated by 2275 readers)
Description
From the award-winning author of Declare, Last Call and Three Days to Never comes a standout historical thriller in which art and the supernatural collide"Powers never fails to reward readers with fascinating and believable tales that take them just beyond the edges of reality."-Rocky Mountain NewsWinter, 1862. A malevolent spirit roams the cold and gloomy streets of Victorian London, the vampiric ghost of John Polidori, the one-time physician of the mad, bad, and dangerous Romantic poet Lord Byron. Polidori is also the supernatural muse to his niece and nephew, poet Christina Rossetti and her artist brother Dante Gabriel.But Polidori's taste for debauchery has grown excessive. He is determined to possess the life and soul of an innocent young girl, the daughter of a veterinarian and a reformed prostitute he once haunted. And he has resurrected Dante's dead wife, transforming her into a horrifying vampire. The Rossettis know the time has come-Polidori must be stopped. Joining forces with the girl's unlikely parents, they are plunged into a supernatural London underworld whose existence they never suspected.These wildly mismatched allies-a straitlaced animal doctor, an ex-prostitute, a poet, a painter, and even the Artful-Dodger-like young daughter-must ultimately choose between the banality and constraits of human life and the unholy immortality that Polidori offers. Sweeping from high society to grimy slums, elegant West End salons to pre-Roman catacombs beneath St. Paul's cathedral, Hide Me Among the Graves blends the historical and the supernatural in a dazzling, edge-of-your-seat thrill ride.
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