Fantasy Stacpoole, H. de Vere: Death, the Knight, and the Lady. v1. 31 Aug 2026

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A gothic tale about a medieval knight who kills his wife in a fit of rage and is cursed to wander the earth as a ghost, seeking redemption across the centuries. His tragic fate intertwines with that of a lady, creating a poignant exploration of the ties that bind — even beyond the grave. Sir James Wilder and Beatrice Sinclair must navigate a complex web of family curses, reincarnation, and undercurrents of supernatural influence.

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Henry de Vere Stacpoole (9 April 1863 – 12 April 1951) was an Irish author who began publishing in 1894, sometimes using the pseudonym Tyler de Saix. After the success of his 1908 romance novel The Blue Lagoon, Stacpoole’s fame and recognition skyrocketed. Throughout his extensive career, he authored more than sixty books, predominantly in the fiction genre, exploring diverse settings, encompassing ancient Athens, Iceland, the Greek islands, France, and Oceania, among others.

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This book was first published in 1897 and is in the public domain where copyright is “Life+70” or less, and in the USA.
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