A Timeless Gothic Horror Vampire Classic by Rymer Varney the Vampire by British authors James Malcolm Rymer and Thomas Peckett Prest is a book of vampire literary classic fiction first published in 1847 in the United Kingdom. Sneak Peek ‘’It was on the very evening when Sir Francis Varney had made up his mind to release Charles Holland, that young Bannerworth read to his sister and his mother the following little chivalric incident, which he told them he had himself collated from authentic sources:—‘’ "The knight with the green shield," exclaimed one of a party of men-at-arms, who were drinking together at an ancient hostel, not far from Shrewsbury—"the knight with the green shield is as good a knight as ever buckled on a sword, or wore spurs."—"Then how comes it he is not one of the victors in the day's tournament?" exclaimed another.—"By the bones of Alfred!" said a third, "a man must be judged of by his deserts, and not by the partiality of his friends. That's my opinion, friends."—"And mine, too," said another. Synopsis It initially published in 1845-1847 as a series of weekly inexpensive booklets known as "penny dreadfuls" at the time. It is the story of the vampire Sir Francis Varney, and it popularized many of the vampire fiction themes that are familiar to current audiences. It was the first narrative to mention a vampire with sharpened teeth, noting: "With a dive, he seizes her neck in his fang-like teeth"." A stunning reprint we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title at is core is a horror tales, it contains words strung together with such a classic vampire precision. Superb gothic horror that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the Victorian-era serialized gothic horror story variously buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Come read the start of a new era in horror! Title details Original 1847 text - Gothic Horroe - 7x10 inch - Matte Cover - Cream Paper