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The case of Charles Dexter Ward
by Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips)
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- Language
- en
About this book
Creators: H. P. Lovecraft (1890-1937) and Harry Ferman (1906-1973) [Illustrator] "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" by H. P. Lovecraft is a horror novel written in early 1927. When young Charles Dexter Ward becomes obsessed with his ancestor Joseph Curwen, an alleged eighteenth-century wizard and necromancer, he uncovers dark secrets that lead to his institutionalization. Ward's doctor investigates disturbing physiological changes in his patient, discovering ancient documents, forbidden resurrection rituals, and a vast underground lair. As the investigation deepens, the line between past and present blurs, revealing a conspiracy that threatens mankind itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1200