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The Beetle: An Illustrated Edition with Author Biography, Summary and Character Guide
Paperback
ISBN13: 9784320679801
Publisher: Micheal Smith
Published: Sep 23 2026
Pages: 504
Weight: 1.27
Height: 1.01 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
- This illustrated edition includes carefully selected illustrations, a detailed summary, an author biography, and a comprehensive character list.
The Beetle by Richard Marsh is a supernatural mystery and horror novel first published in 1897. The story centers on a terrifying creature that arrives in London and uses hypnotic powers, shape-shifting abilities, and ancient curses to torment and manipulate those it encounters. The plot follows multiple characters-including a politician, a detective, and a clerk-who become entangled in the creature's web of fear and deception.
Set against a late-Victorian backdrop, the novel explores themes such as imperial anxiety, gender roles, and the clash between science and the occult. The mysterious figure at the heart of the novel is tied to ancient Egyptian rituals and appears to exact revenge linked to Britain's colonial past. The narrative shifts between the perspectives of different characters, heightening the suspense and deepening the psychological complexity of the plot.
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