This gripping thriller tells the story of a young Englishman who travels to a remote castle in the Austrian Alps to investigate rumors of strange goings-on. Once there, he discovers a shadowy world of conspiracies, murders, and supernatural events, and finds himself in grave danger at every turn. Filled with suspense, mystery, and intrigue, this book is a must-read for fans of Gothic fiction and the supernatural. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.