Madame Margot: A grotesque legend of old Charleston
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ISBN10: 9374127830
ISBN13: 9789374127834
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 2 2026
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.09 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789374127834
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 2 2026
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.09 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mist curls through the cobbled lanes of Charleston, where every shadow seems to whisper secrets from centuries past. In the heart of the nineteenth century South, a tale unfolds that is as haunting as it is beautiful-a grotesque legend woven from the fabric of southern gothic fiction and American folklore. Here, the boundaries between the living and the spectral blur, and local myths entwine with the city's grand facades and decaying grandeur. This is a world where supernatural legends are not mere stories, but living presences, shaping destinies and haunting dreams. Long out of print and now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions, this work reclaims its rightful place in the southern literary tradition. Restored for today's and future generations, it stands as both a collector's item and a cultural treasure, its pages alive with the eerie charm that has beguiled classic literature readers for over a century. Within, Charleston's ghost stories and the city's unique history are rendered with a vividness that lingers long after the last page is turned. The narrative pulses with the anxieties and hopes of a community shadowed by its own past, inviting readers to explore the psychic landscape of a city famed for its beauty and its secrets. This edition invites a new era of readers-book club enthusiasts, lovers of historical fiction set in Charleston, and admirers of southern ghost stories-to discover or rediscover a legend that shaped the city's cultural memory. It will resonate deeply with those drawn to the macabre elegance of Edgar Allan Poe and the enduring allure of Charleston, South Carolina. With its intricate blend of supernatural and historical, this American folklore novel is a testament to the power of storytelling to preserve, unsettle, and enchant.
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