Varney the Vampyre Numerous examples appear throughout the

Numerous examples appear throughout the book

ancient stoicism

Originally published in 1766

and his masterful Uncle Silas — the best Victorian mystery novel — compels our consideration of him as a preeminent mystery writer as well

Rich in epigrammatic wit

Varney the Vampyre Numerous examples appear throughout theBefore there was Dracula, there was Varney the Vampyre, the most famous of the sensational penny dreadfuls issued by Victorian era publishers. Printed anonymously in serial form in 1847, these gripping tales recount the exploits of a deathless creature with an insatiable appetite for blood. A succession of exciting episodes chronicle the horrible fates of Varney's victims as well as the terrifying experiences of the band of comrades sworn to destroy