The Alchemist, H.P. Lovecraft
The Alchemist, H.P. Lovecraft
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The Alchemist

Author: H.P. Lovecraft

Narrator: Adriel Brandt

Unabridged: 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/01/2018

Categories: Fiction, Horror


Synopsis

Revenge, death, and destruction abound in this early short story by H.P. Lovecraft. The story follows Antoine, a count who is last in line to die at the age of 32 due to a curse put on his family hundreds of years prior. His ancestor, being responsible for the death, brought about the curse, and Antoine was left to watch all his family, including his manservant, die an early death. But when his time comes, and he is exploring the castle in wait, he manages to successfully end the curse by deflecting the fatal blow of Charles—the son of the man who was killed so many years ago, and whose discovery of the elixir of life had kept him murderous for so many years.  

Reviews

Goodreads review by Peter

Wow, what a creepy story. Great setting in an old gloomy and derelict castle the main character tries to find out about an old family curse. Why did his ancestors all die at the age of 32? What will he find in the hidden chamber? What about the skeleton? A gothic masterpiece I absolutely enjoyed. Hi......more

Pues... relato muy breve, pero tan bien escrito y con una ambientación tan conseguida, que me ha sabido a poco. Es predecible? Sí, pero y qué... este señor me tiene loca jajajaja En fin 4 estrellas sobre 5, porque necesitaba de esta chispa tenebrosa en pequeña dosis. **Popsugar 2021 categoría 42. El l......more