The Spell Of Ashtaroth (1888)

The Spell Of Ashtaroth is a novel written by Duffield Osborne and published in 1888. The story revolves around a young man named Ralph Wynne who inherits an old mansion in the English countryside. As he begins to explore the house, he discovers a mysterious room that has been sealed for centuries. In the room, he finds an ancient book containing a spell that can bring the goddess Ashtaroth back to life.Ralph becomes obsessed with the spell and begins to conduct rituals in order to bring Ashtaroth back to life. As he delves deeper into the occult, he begins to experience strange and terrifying visions. He also discovers that other people are interested in the spell and are willing to do anything to obtain it.As the story progresses, Ralph becomes increasingly unstable and his grip on reality begins to slip. He is haunted by visions of Ashtaroth and becomes convinced that she is trying to possess him. The novel culminates in a dramatic confrontation between Ralph and his enemies, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.The Spell Of Ashtaroth is a Gothic horror novel that explores themes of obsession, madness, and the dangers of dabbling in the occult. It is a classic example of Victorian horror fiction and has been praised for its atmospheric descriptions and vivid imagery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.