Margaret Peterson - Moonflowers - 1926-1930

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"Moonflowers" by Margaret Peterson, is a Gothic novel published in 1926 by Hutchinson & Co. It is a rare and sought-after work in the landscape of horror and speculative literature.

Title: Moonflowers
Author: Margaret Ann Peterson (1883–1933)

Plot and themes

"Moonflowers" is a vampire story set in Africa. The protagonist is a femme fatale who, more than being a vampire in the traditional sense, drains the vital energies of several men, until a local priest intervenes to stop her. The novel is known for its exotic setting and for its original approach to the vampire theme.

The first edition is from 1926 with
Publisher: Hutchinson & Co., London

This one for sale is the later edition ("41st Thousand")
Universal library.

"Moonflowers" by Margaret Peterson, is a Gothic novel published in 1926 by Hutchinson & Co. It is a rare and sought-after work in the landscape of horror and speculative literature.

Title: Moonflowers
Author: Margaret Ann Peterson (1883–1933)

Plot and themes

"Moonflowers" is a vampire story set in Africa. The protagonist is a femme fatale who, more than being a vampire in the traditional sense, drains the vital energies of several men, until a local priest intervenes to stop her. The novel is known for its exotic setting and for its original approach to the vampire theme.

The first edition is from 1926 with
Publisher: Hutchinson & Co., London

This one for sale is the later edition ("41st Thousand")
Universal library.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Africa
Book Title
Moonflowers
Author/ Illustrator
Margaret Peterson
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1926
Publication year youngest item
1930
Height
11 cm
Edition
Subsequent edition
Width
16 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Universal library
Number of pages
254
ItalyVerified
Private

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