Jewel of Seven Stars

Gothic Mystery. Unraveling Ancient Mysteries and Dark Curses in Early 20th Century England, a Barrister's Dangerous Journey with the Supernatural.

By: Cassandra Monson

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

A gothic horror novel set in London and Egypt during the early 20th century, this book embarks on a chilling journey into the arcane. From the smoky streets of London, reaching into the depths of ancient Egyptian mysteries, the novel bridges across time and space to unveil a tale that's frighteningly immersive and compellingly cryptic.

Unfolding the Mystery

The story unfolds with a chilling nocturnal encounter in the heart of London's Victorian mansions. Trail the steps of Steven Strausberg—a tenacious barrister—as he is unwittingly drawn into a spiraling vortex of cryptic riddles and eerie suspense. When an urgent letter from the distant Margaret Henderson arises, a woman he briefly met and promised to assist, he's swiftly drawn into a world of dread, mystery, and uncanny intrigue.

Seamlessly Navigating Genres

As Strausberg steps into the daunting corridors of Henderson's grand mansion, he delves deeper into the annals of the past, tracing back the enigmatic connections Dr. Abel Trelawny harboured with ancient Egyptian artifacts. The enigma unravels into a spectral foray into the life of Queen Tera—a mummified Egyptian queen—who serves as the centrepiece of Trelawny’s mysterious work and his chilling experiment for resurrection.

Tension and Spectacle

There’s the unexplainable, uncanny relationship between the lantern-eyed cat, Silvio, and the inexplicable wounds on Trelawny, sending shivers down the spine of readers. And finally, the nerve-wracking experiment culminates in a haunting nocturnal ritual fraught with mystical elements, setting the stage for a truly unnerving reading experience. Rich in Atmosphere and Theme The prose is laced with atmospheric Gothic elements, juxtaposing historical intrigue with supernatural phenomena, and enlightening readers on love, mystery, and mankind’s relentless pursuit of ancient knowledge. As the narrative navigates the blurred line between human fear and spectral intrigue, it sets the stage for a uniquely chilling reading experience.

To Conclude...

Journey into a realm where nothing is as it seems, where light merges with shadow, and the line between life and death turns alarmingly thin. This novel injects the haunting allure of gothic literature into a tale seething with mystery, suspense, and an intense, spine-chilling sense of horror. Dive in, but beware, for when ancient secrets are unraveled in a deeply unsettling spiral of mystery, no one is safe.