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Cover of The Beetle by Richard Marsh
Year: 2020
Language: en
Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781677472727
Dewey Decimal: 823/.912
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The Beetle by Richard Marsh is a supernatural horror novel published by Amazon Digital Services LLC – KDP Print on January 16, 2020. This edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. The story follows a fantastic creature, described as “born of neither god nor man,” as it stalks British politician Paul Lessingham through turn-of-the-century London, weaving a tale rich in mystery and the occult.

Readers will encounter a classic narrative that blends elements of fantasy, horror, and detective fiction. The plot intricately explores themes of the supernatural and the gothic, immersing the audience in a chilling atmosphere. As the story unfolds, it delves into the psychological and societal tensions of the time, making it a significant work within the genre. This edition of The Beetle invites readers to experience a unique blend of traditional horror and thrilling suspense.


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A fantastic creature, “born of neither god nor man,” hypnotic and supernatural, stalks British politician Paul Lessingham through turn-of-the-century London. A classic tale of supernatural horror.Richard Marsh (1857-1915) was the pseudonym of the British author born Richard Bernard Heldmann. He is best known for his supernatural thriller The Beetle: A Mystery, published in the same year as Bram Stoker’s Dracula and initially even more popular. The Beetle remained in print until 1960, and was subsequently resurrected in 2004 and 2007. Heldman was educated at Eton and Oxford University. He began to publish short stories, mostly adventure tales, as “Bernard Heldmann,” before adopting the name “Richard Marsh” in 1893. Several of the prolific Marsh’s novels were published posthumously.

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Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC – KDP Print US. Year: 2020.
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ISBN-13: 9781677472727.
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Language: en. Pages: 224.

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