Publisher's Synopsis
The Shining Pyramid is a novel by Arthur Machen, first published in 1923. The story follows a young man named Edward Lessingham who inherits a large estate in Wales. While exploring the grounds, he discovers a mysterious pyramid that glows with an otherworldly light. As he delves deeper into the pyramid's secrets, he becomes entangled in a web of ancient magic and dark forces that threaten to consume him. Along the way, he encounters a cast of strange and sinister characters, including a mad scientist, a beautiful but deadly woman, and a powerful sorcerer. As the plot unfolds, Lessingham must use all of his wit and courage to unravel the mysteries of the pyramid and save himself from certain doom. The Shining Pyramid is a gripping tale of horror and suspense that showcases Machen's mastery of the genre. With its vivid descriptions, haunting imagery, and unforgettable characters, it remains a classic of early 20th-century horror fiction.They lay full length upon the turf; the rock between their faces and the Bowl, and now and again, Dyson, slouching his dark, soft hat over his forehead, put out the glint of an eye, and in a moment drew back, not daring to take a prolonged view. Again he laid an ear to the ground and listened, and the hours went by, and the darkness seemed to blacken, and the faint sigh of the wind was the only sound.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.
