The Drakestone (1906) - Onions, Oliver
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The Drakestone is a novel written by Oliver Onions and first published in 1906. The story is set in the fictional village of Cullerne, located in the south-west of England. The novel revolves around the Drakestone, a large, mysterious rock that has stood in the village for centuries. The villagers believe that the Drakestone has supernatural powers and that it can bring good luck or misfortune to those who touch it.The protagonist of the story is a young man named John Vellacott, who inherits a large estate in Cullerne from his uncle. John is fascinated by the Drakestone and becomes obsessed…mehr

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The Drakestone is a novel written by Oliver Onions and first published in 1906. The story is set in the fictional village of Cullerne, located in the south-west of England. The novel revolves around the Drakestone, a large, mysterious rock that has stood in the village for centuries. The villagers believe that the Drakestone has supernatural powers and that it can bring good luck or misfortune to those who touch it.The protagonist of the story is a young man named John Vellacott, who inherits a large estate in Cullerne from his uncle. John is fascinated by the Drakestone and becomes obsessed with uncovering its secrets. He meets a variety of characters, including the reclusive artist, Peter Grigson, and the beautiful and enigmatic Anna Gressingham.As John delves deeper into the history of the Drakestone, he uncovers a dark and shocking secret that threatens to destroy the entire village. The novel explores themes of superstition, greed, and the power of the past to shape the present. It is a gripping and atmospheric tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.
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George Oliver Onions, known professionally as Oliver Onions, was an English writer born on November 13, 1873, in Bradford, United Kingdom. Onions is best remembered for his work in the supernatural genre, particularly his ghost stories. He achieved significant recognition for his collection Widdershins, which features tales of eerie occurresnces and psychological horror. Another of his most famous works is the novella The Beckoning Fair One, widely anthologized for its exploration of haunted spaces and the unsettling effects of isolation. Throughout his career, Onions wrote in a variety of genres, but his supernatural tales, with their atmospheric tension and psychological depth, left a lasting impression on the horror genre. In addition to his writing, Onions was also known for his involvement in the literary world and his collaboration with other authors. He was married to Berta Ruck in 1909, and the couple had two sons, Arthur Oliver and William Richard Oliver. Onions passed away on April 9, 1961, in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom, at the age of 87. His legacy endures, particularly through his contributions to ghost stories and the unsettling, gothic atmosphere he created in his works.