Collection
Genres
Publication
Melville House (2010), Paperback, 224 pages
Description
"This never-before translated tale by Jules Verne, the master of science fiction, is one of his few writings about the supernatural. This eerie gothic story set in a forgotten valley in the mountains of Transylvania, where demons and vampires menace the populace, pits a young stranger against the forces of evil and superstition."
Language
Original language
French
User reviews
LibraryThing member john257hopper
A slightly unusual Verne story that starts off as a supernatural tale, but turns out to be about experiments in electricity being used to frighten Transylvanian villagers and lure a love rival into a trap. Lightweight and engaging.
LibraryThing member DanielSTJ
This was another decent Verne read. While the beginning was slow to get into, once you are locked in the story rolls along smooth and pleasingly. A fine tale that offers much for the imagination. This was still worth the read, although I consider it a lesser Verne novel.
3 stars.
3 stars.