The Scary Book of Valentines Day Lor..., Tim Rayborn
The Scary Book of Valentines Day Lor..., Tim Rayborn
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The Scary Book of Valentine's Day Lore
50 Terrifying Tales of Romance from Around the World

Author: Tim Rayborn

Narrator: Dennis Kleinman

Unabridged: 2 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/03/2024

Synopsis

Roses are red, violets are blue, in this book of fear, Valentine's haunts anew. Dare to discover the true lore of Valentine's Day, where love and terror intertwine in the most unexpected ways. With classic myths about tragic love, dark romances that end in murder, and true crimes committed in passion, this spine chilling book of tales will excite and fright.Beneath the red roses, heart-shaped chocolates, and declarations of love lies a shadowy history of Valentine's Day that few are brave enough to explore. In a journey that spans from ancient Roman festivals to medieval legends, this book uncovers the sinister roots of this holiday—from tales of forbidden love to spectral visitations and mysterious rituals.Lurking within these eerie pages, you'll uncover:Ancient Origins: Learn how the bloody festivities of Lupercalia evolved into the Valentine's Day we know today, complete with sacrifices, omens, and pagan rites.Dark Legends: Explore the tragic romances that have been immortalized in lore and myth.Heartfelt Horror: Venture into the dark side of love, where passion leads to madness and gruesome deaths.Modern Mysteries: Read about unexplained phenomena, disappearances, and chilling crimes committed in the name of love. The Scary Book of Valentine's Day Lore will forever change the way you view this holiday. Forget about Cupid and candy hearts and fall head over heels into a nightmare this February 14th.

About Tim Rayborn

Tim Rayborn has written a large number of books and magazine articles, especially in subjects such as music, the arts, general knowledge, and history. He lived in England for many years and studied at the University of Leeds, which means he likes to pretend that he knows what he’s talking about. He’s an almost-famous musician who plays dozens of unusual instruments from all over the world that most people have never heard of and usually can’t pronounce. He has appeared on more than forty recordings, and his musical wanderings and tours have taken him across the US, all over Europe, to Canada and Australia, and to such romantic locations as Umbria, Marrakech, Renaissance chateaux, medieval churches, and high school gymnasiums. He currently lives in Northern California with many books, recordings, and instruments, and a sometimes-demanding cat. He’s pretty enthusiastic about good wines and cooking excellent food. www.timrayborn.com

Reviews

Goodreads review by s.penkevich on February 14, 2025

The only thing I love more than celebrating the holidays is finding all the creepy and morbid aspects of them and celebrating it that way instead. Because why not make every holiday a bit more like Halloween? I also love me some love and while admittedly a bit of a romantic, there’s nothing like lov......more

Goodreads review by mimi (taylor’s version) on February 16, 2025

Let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day with real-life events, myths and traditions that’ll make you think twice of falling head over heels with someone the next time! ↠ 3.5 stars Thanks to Cider Mill Press and NetGalley, who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion. p.s.: the dra......more

Goodreads review by Radwa on March 16, 2025

this had a lot of interesting tidbits relating to valentine's day one way or another, but each entry was so short, that it works only as a headline to each topic/story it tackles. it made me interested to read more books about the events and characters mentioned here, also once again made me realize......more

Goodreads review by Amalia on February 12, 2025

Sappy romance is a big "no" for me. I like my so-called "love stories" dark and complex and, if possible, tragic. Think of Wuthering Heights and Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre and Jamaica's Inn and whatnot. Needless to say, Valentine's Day is utter BS. However, this little book here is a true tre......more

Goodreads review by Emily on February 12, 2025

The writing was entertaining and engaging. Despite the dark side to these stories, they were delivered in an entertaining way and at times spoke directly to the reader. It felt well researched and made it clear that there were many different versions of what we were about to be told. I liked that ot......more

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