The Secret of Sarek
Language: English - ISBN: 9786258829020
€5.23
Cheapest Books
Synopsis
A Cursed Island. An Ancient Prophecy. A Nightmare of Thirty Coffins.
On the wild, windswept coast of Brittany lies a desolate land wrapped in heavy sea mist and dreadful superstition—the mysterious Isle of Sarek. Known to local fishermen as the Island of the Thirty Coffins, it is haunted by ancient Druid stones and a blood-chilling prophecy: four women crucified, thirty coffins, and a legendary God-Stone that holds the power of life or death. For centuries, outsiders have steered clear of its fog-shrouded cliffs, but for Véronique d'Hergemont, the island is an inescapable trap forged by her own tragic past.
Driven by a sudden, cryptic trail of clues suggesting that the son she long thought dead is still alive, Véronique abandons her quiet life to set sail for Sarek. But upon her arrival, the island’s ancient machinery of death grinds into motion. As superstitious villagers vanish one by one and the terrifying predictions of the prophecy begin to unfold in brutal detail, she realizes she is the central pawn in a spectacular, sadistic game orchestrated by a ruthless mastermind who will sacrifice an entire island to unlock an ancient secret.
About Maurice Leblanc
Maurice Marie Émile Leblanc was a profound French novelist and short story writer whose creation of the charming, elusive master thief Arsène Lupin left an indelible mark on world detective fiction. Operating during the vibrant era of Belle Époque France, Leblanc redefined the boundaries of crime literature by introducing a protagonist who was not a defender of the law, but a brilliant outlaw with a strict moral code.
Early Life and Literary Ambitions:
Born on December 11, 1864, in Rouen, Normandy, Leblanc was the son of a wealthy Italian ship-owner. Growing up in a prosperous household, he was deeply influenced by the rich cultural atmosphere of 19th-century France. Although his father strongly pushed him to pursue a practical career in the local manufacturing industry, Leblanc’s heart belonged entirely to literature.
Product specifications
| Binding | eBook (EPUB) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | Friday, 3 July 2026 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 9786258829020 |
| Publisher | Cheapest Books |
| Author | Maurice Leblanc |
| Category | Thrillers and fantasy > Horror |