9798289054425 - the collected chronicles of eric burncastle de greer, dr. paul; cartwright, mr dave (2 resultados)
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Librería: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaGrand Eagle Retail
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. P.G. Wodehouse meets H.P. Lovecraft in this delightfully daft trilogy of supernatural misadventuresMeet Eric Burncastle: gentleman adventurer, gothic enthusiast, and magnet for the magnificently macabre. What begins with a bout of rage over dried superglue escalates into three increasingly b…izarre encounters with the forces of darkness-all accompanied by his splendidly gothic companion Fenella Cooper and a supporting cast of eccentrics who would make Bertie Wooster seem positively conventional.In A Heart of Darkness, Eric's domestic tantrum launches an African expedition featuring fertility rituals, a spectacularly incompetent literary rival, and his brother's unexpected career change among the N'golo tribe. The Mansion of Agnes sees our heroes inheriting a deathtrap mansion where deadly contraptions guard an alchemical beauty balm, while dodging homicidal relatives with murder on their minds. Finally, Spectres in Deco traps them in the supernatural Laurel Hotel where time itself runs amok, photographs come alive, and a vengeful clockmaker's ghost has rather strong opinions about punctuality.Think Jeeves and Wooster stumbling through a Hammer Horror film, with added doses of Indiana Jones-style adventure and enough British eccentricity to power a small village. Eric approaches eldritch horrors with the same theatrical enthusiasm most people reserve for cricket matches, while Fenella provides sardonic commentary and the occasional life-saving intervention.From the African jungle to haunted mansions to time-warped hotels, the Burncastle Chronicles serve up comedy, horror, romance, and redemption in equal measure. Whether facing ancient curses, deadly puzzles, or vengeful spirits, Eric and Fenella prove that sometimes the best way to handle cosmic terror is with a stiff upper lip, a theatrical flourish, and the occasional well-timed quip.Perfect for readers who enjoy their supernatural fiction served with a generous helping of British wit and a dash of genuine heart. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Librería: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Reino UnidoCitiRetail
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. P.G. Wodehouse meets H.P. Lovecraft in this delightfully daft trilogy of supernatural misadventuresMeet Eric Burncastle: gentleman adventurer, gothic enthusiast, and magnet for the magnificently macabre. What begins with a bout of rage over dried superglue escalates into three increasingly b…izarre encounters with the forces of darkness-all accompanied by his splendidly gothic companion Fenella Cooper and a supporting cast of eccentrics who would make Bertie Wooster seem positively conventional.In A Heart of Darkness, Eric's domestic tantrum launches an African expedition featuring fertility rituals, a spectacularly incompetent literary rival, and his brother's unexpected career change among the N'golo tribe. The Mansion of Agnes sees our heroes inheriting a deathtrap mansion where deadly contraptions guard an alchemical beauty balm, while dodging homicidal relatives with murder on their minds. Finally, Spectres in Deco traps them in the supernatural Laurel Hotel where time itself runs amok, photographs come alive, and a vengeful clockmaker's ghost has rather strong opinions about punctuality.Think Jeeves and Wooster stumbling through a Hammer Horror film, with added doses of Indiana Jones-style adventure and enough British eccentricity to power a small village. Eric approaches eldritch horrors with the same theatrical enthusiasm most people reserve for cricket matches, while Fenella provides sardonic commentary and the occasional life-saving intervention.From the African jungle to haunted mansions to time-warped hotels, the Burncastle Chronicles serve up comedy, horror, romance, and redemption in equal measure. Whether facing ancient curses, deadly puzzles, or vengeful spirits, Eric and Fenella prove that sometimes the best way to handle cosmic terror is with a stiff upper lip, a theatrical flourish, and the occasional well-timed quip.Perfect for readers who enjoy their supernatural fiction served with a generous helping of British wit and a dash of genuine heart. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
