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Vstúpte do tajomného sveta hrôzostrašných úkazov a nemŕtvych bytostí! Francis Marion Crawford, narodený v roku 1854 v Taliansku, bol synom amerického sochára. Po štúdiách v USA sa presťahoval do Indie, kde pracoval ako redaktor novín Herald. Hoci tam strávil len dva roky, indický mysticizmus silno ovplyvnil jeho literárnu tvorbu. V decembri 1882 vydal svoj prvý román, ktorý kombinoval anglo-indickú spoločnosť s orientálnym tajomstvom, a už nasledujúci rok predstavil úspešnú novelu Dr. Claudius. V polovici 80. rokov 19. storočia sa vrátil do Talianska a usadil v Sant'Agnello, kde kúpil Villu Renzi, dnes známa ako Villa Crawford. Postupne publikoval obľúbené diela a venoval sa aj talianskej histórii. Jeho beletria sa tešila veľkej popularite vďaka jeho rozprávačskému talentu a znalosti historických reálií. Medzi jeho najznámejšie dielo patrí román Corleone (1897), ktorý dramaticky zobrazuje vnútorný boj mladého kňaza. Pri písaní Pražskej čarodejnice (1891) objavil svoj talent na vyvolávanie zimomriavok. Hrôzostrašné poviedky, ktoré vytvoril na prelome storočia, sú súčasťou zlatého fondu hororovej literatúry a inšpirovali autorov ako H. P. Lovecraft a Stephen King. Crawford zomrel v roku 1909 v Sant'Agnello, kde mu miestni obyvatelia uctili pamiatku pomenovaním hlavnej ulice.

Krásná čarodějka jménem Únorna, která svými kouzly může přinutit každého muže, aby ji miloval potká muže, kterému říkají Poutník a zamiluje se do něj.Poutník ovšem hledá po světě svou ztracenou lásku Beatrice.Dokáže i jeho Únorna očarovat natolik, aby na Beatrice zapomněl?A co se stane, když se najednou objeví?

II. vydání Dramatický milostný příběh italské princezny, která se před svatbou zamiluje do krásného a statného muže. S plánovaným sňatkem je pochopitelně konec a milenci prchají vstříc tragédii obsahující vše, co k meziválečnému melodramatu patří.

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Francis Marion Crawford, an American novelist born in Italy, is celebrated for his extensive body of work. His novels often explore themes of culture and identity, reflecting his unique background and experiences. Crawford's storytelling is characterized by rich character development and intricate plots, making him a significant figure in American literature during his time. His diverse heritage and literary contributions continue to influence readers and writers alike.

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For a potent blend of horror, fantasy and fear Crawford's tales have rarely been surpassed. Most of these stories have long been out of print, so this collection is a special treat for all lovers of supernatural mysteries.