The King of the Dead - Frank Aubrey - Bog

The King of the Dead: A Weird Romance is a novel by Frank Aubrey. The book is a dark and eerie tale that follows the story of a young woman named Alice who falls in love with the mysterious and enigmatic King of the Dead. The King of the Dead is a powerful and dangerous figure who rules over the underworld, and Alice becomes fascinated with him after encountering him in a dream.As Alice becomes more and more obsessed with the King of the Dead, she finds herself drawn deeper into his world, where she must navigate the treacherous politics of the underworld and confront the dark secrets that lie at the heart of the King's power. Along the way, she must also confront her own fears and desires, and come to terms with the consequences of her love for the King of the Dead.The King of the Dead: A Weird Romance is a haunting and atmospheric novel that combines elements of horror, fantasy, and romance to create a unique and compelling story. With its vivid descriptions of the underworld and its complex and fascinating characters, the book is sure to captivate readers who enjoy dark and imaginative tales.1903. Don Lorenzo approaches Arnold Neville to lead an expedition into the South American interior. Neville refuses, so Lorenzo kidnaps his fianc����� and her mother, challenging Neville to follow. Arnold and his friend, Gordon Leslie, take up the chase. They encounter a scientist and his daughter. Manzoni as he was called had once lived in a city not far away, where Lorenzo is the leader, being called Lyostrah. Manzoni was actually the hereditary king, but was exiled. Lyostrah wants Neville to become his second in command, but Arnold refuses. All the while, weird events are occurring. Ogres from a huge fortress in the center of the land are killing and eating people in the night. Alloyah, the arch-priestess, becomes jealous of Lyostrah's attention being centered on Neville's fianc�����, so she uses her power to raise the dead. Will Manzoni prevail and be restored as the rightful heir to the throne?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.