The Jewel of Seven Stars

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The Jewel of Seven Stars

by Bram Stoker

EN·~8 hours

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A weary London barrister is jolted from his routine one night by an insistent knock and a cryptic letter that mentions a mysterious “Jewel of Seven Stars.” Intrigued, he follows the summons to a remote country house where the air is heavy with the scent of ancient Egypt and the quiet hum of hidden secrets. The estate’s owner, a reclusive scholar, reveals a family legacy tied to a long‑forgotten queen, and the narrator finds himself drawn into a web of occult research and uneasy dreams.

As the night deepens, strange sounds echo through the corridors and the line between rational explanation and supernatural suggestion blurs. The narrator’s logical mind clashes with the unsettling atmosphere, forcing him to confront memories and fears he thought he had left behind. Listeners are invited to share his growing sense of dread and curiosity, as the first act sets the stage for a haunting exploration of history, obsession, and the unknown.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (478K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Sue Asscher. HTML version by Al Haines. Revised by Richard Tonsing.

Release date

2003-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Bram Stoker

Bram Stoker

1847–1912

Best known for creating Dracula, this Irish writer helped define modern horror with a story that still feels eerie and alive. His work mixed Gothic atmosphere, suspense, and a sharp sense of how fear can travel through ordinary life.

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