George Sylvester Viereck

"The House of the Vampire" by George Sylvester Viereck. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

The House of the Vampire

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Maxie Froelicher

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           So this isn't about a normal vampire, but I did find myself sucked in! It was an interesting and new spin on an old classic tale, but I did find it a bit slow.

"The House of the Vampire" is a 1907 vampire story by George S. Viereck about a young writer who falls under the powerful influence of a old and mysterious master. However, the writer is not the first of his underlings, as the young man finds out in the most terrible of ways. George Sylvester Viereck (1884 - 1962) was a German-American writer and poet. Other notable works by this author include: "Nineveh and Other Poems" (1907), "Confessions of a Barbarian" (1910), and "The Candle and the Flame" (1912). This chilling tale of lust and terror will appeal to fans of vampire fiction, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector of vintage literature of this ilk. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

This book was an unexpected gem of a find. I immensely enjoyed the alternative take om the concept of a vampire, and was rooting for Ernest throughout the book. And the ending! It was David against Goliath, but ended not at all as I expected. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the story and can definitely recommend it to others!

The House of the Vampire

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