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The Vampyre: Being the True Pilgrimage of George Gordon, Sixth Lord Byron (Paperback)

by Tom Holland (Author) "Mr Nicholas Melrose, who was head of his law firm and an important man, did not like to feel upset ..." (more)

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Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Abacus; New edition edition (2 Nov 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0349113629
ISBN-13: 978-0349113623
Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.8 x 3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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'...Byron himself would have been pleased by such an eerie, erudite addition to his myth'

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'Ingenious and entertaining'

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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible - buy it now!, 28 Dec 2002

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This is an amazing book - when I first saw it...I thought it would be just another vampire story - but never judge a book by its cover! The most memorable book I have ever read, it will make you laugh, cry, gasp and want more! It has gripped my interest both in gothicism and in Byron himself - both the man and the myth - and is surely a must for those who already find his story fascinating. It chronicles Lord Byron's life, travels and relationships with a twist - his transformation into a powerful vampire - or vampyre - by an evil Pasha, and the changes it brings about, both good and bad. Erotic yet terrible, this is a book you won't forget in a hurry - believe me when I say that words fail me, you must read it for yourself. A literary treat not to be missed - I look forward to reading more Tom Holland soon!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Romantic and wonderful, 30 Jun 2002

By	"missozzie" - See all my reviews

When I picked up The Vampyre a few years ago I couldn't believe my luck. Lord Byron as a vampire? It all makes sense and this is definitly the story Lord Byron would have choosen himself.

Tom Holland delivers a story that feels waterproof. Everything's there in history and it's all correct in time and mind. I love this book and I urge every Lord Byron fan out there to read this. I don't agree this should be placed in "horror" it feels more of "history".
Wonderful and very romantic.

The myth lives on...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Read - A Cut Above, 10 April 2007

By	V. Beddoes (Solihull, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is my favourite book of all time! I am not usually attracted by the vast amount of vampire fiction that is available, however, the book was lent to me by a friend and I couldn.t put it down!! It is well written and Holland captivates his reader! The book seems to contain everything, humour, romance, thrills, Well worth buying!! I have had my copy for ten years and it never gathers dust!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put this down!
I am very interested in Gothic fiction and I like a good vampire tale too. I recognised Tom Holland's name from the numerous history books that Mr S has of his. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Dot

1.0 out of 5 stars Derivative to the point of hilarity
I must have missed the originality and innovation that this book was reviewed as by several big papers. Read more

Published 17 months ago by Erastes

5.0 out of 5 stars Deliciously dark - unravelling Lord Byron's unlife!
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Published 20 months ago by Rich

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Imagery...
I loved this book, Tom Hollands masterly control over all things gothic ,beautiful and atmospheric was totally captivating but i thought his grasp of sexuality slipped through his... Read more

Published 21 months ago by fab,juaan

4.0 out of 5 stars Damned to Everlasting Infamy
George Gordon, better known as Lord Byron, is one of England's most famous 'Romantic' poets. He was born in 1788, the son of John Byron and Catherine Gordon, but inherited his... Read more

Published 22 months ago by Craobh Rua

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Published 23 months ago by Customer from London

3.0 out of 5 stars good except
I love the idea and the gothic feel to the story but oh how I wish Tom Holland would reduce the lenghty descriptions which can be a wee bit boring at times. Read more

Published 23 months ago by S. Duty

5.0 out of 5 stars Great entertainment!
What a riveting read! Casting a fascinating character as Byron as a vampire is a stroke of genius, and Holland exploits it to the full, with a great story ranging across Europe... Read more

Published on 24 Oct 2007 by Didier

4.0 out of 5 stars An engrossing journey through a frightenning posibility...
I received this book as a present a few years ago, and it wasn't, perhaps, something that I would have otherwise bought. Read more

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