{"product_id":"9780979233227","title":"The Necromancer; Or, The Tale Of The Black Forest","description":"\"The hurricane was howling, the hailstones beating against windows, the hoarse croaking of the raven bidding adieu to autumn, and the weather-cock's dismal creaking joined with the mournful dirge of the solitary owl...\"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Necromancer\u003c\/i\u003e consists of a series of interconnected stories, all centering on the enigmatic figure of Volkert the Necromancer. Filled with murder, ghosts, and dark magic, and featuring a delirious and dizzying plot that almost defies comprehension, \u003ci\u003eThe Necromancer\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the strangest horror novels ever written.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the earliest Gothic bestsellers, \u003ci\u003eThe Necromancer\u003c\/i\u003e was first published in 1794, and after more than two centuries still retains the power to thrill and fascinate readers. This edition includes a new preface which reveals for the first time ever the true identity of \u003ci\u003eThe Necromancer\u003c\/i\u003e's author, as well as an original critical essay by Jeffrey Cass, analysing the novel from a modern queer theory standpoint. The complete text of three contemporary reviews and helpful annotations are also included to further enhance this edition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valancourt Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47023156232432,"sku":"9780979233227","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780979233227_p0.jpg?v=1763885011","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780979233227","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}