Varney the Vampire

The OG Vampire, said to have inspired Dracula and set the stage for the sympathetic vampire trope. This wonderful story from two of the greatest writers of the 19th century is a must read for all Victorian Gothic tales.

Varney the Vampire; or, the Feast of Blood by James Malcolm Rymer and Thomas Peckett Prest is a classic gothic Vampire story that was first published in 1847 in the United Kingdom.

A Look Inside
“although an American would always rather lose a drop of blood than a dollar, they keep a pretty sharp look out upon both.”
“Could I desert her – could I say to her, ‘My dear girl, when you were full of health and beauty, I loved you, but now that sadness is at your heart I leave you?’ Could I tell her that, uncle, and yet call myself a man?” “No!”
― James Malcolm Rymer, Varney the Vampire (The Feast of Blood)

About the Book
One of the most well-known vampire books from the 19th century is Varney the Vampire. It's acknowledged as one of the earliest instances of the sympathetic vampire archetype, where the vampire character has to act like a vampire even if they hate being one. Sir Francis Varney, a vampire, is the main character of the tale. He breaks into the Bannerworth residence in an effort to regain his noble title.

A Stunning Reproduction
At Last Chance Publishing, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the best Gothic stories, of all time, words strung together with such romantic tension and literary precision, a vampire book that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the Victorian Gothic novel buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay.

Books Specifics
● Original 1847 Text
● Victorian Vampire Gothic Literature

Annotated Content
• Historical Context
• Detailed 19th Century Historical bullet pointed context
• Original Illustrations

British author James Malcolm Rymer (1814–1884) is well-known for his contributions to penny dreadfuls, a prominent genre of serialized literature in the 1800s. He is said to have co-authored two important books with Thomas Peckett Prest: "Varney the Vampire" (1847) and "The String of Pearls" (1847), which featured the notorious Demon Barber of Fleet Street Sweeney Todd.


British hack writer, journalist, and musician Thomas Peckett Prest (1810–1859) is most remembered for his work on penny dreadfuls, a prominent genre of serialized fiction in the 1800s. In addition to being a prolific penny dreadful producer, he is most known for co-creating the fictitious character Sweeney Todd, the "demon barber" immortalized in James Malcolm Rymer's "The String of Pearls." Prest and Rymer also wrote "Varney the Vampire" together.