| Genres: | Gothic Fiction |
| Authors: | John William Polidori |
| Language: | english |
| Type: | Digital |
The Vampyre tells the story of a young Englishman, Aubrey, who encounters the enigmatic Lord Ruthven in London. Ruthven is an aristocratic figure with an unsettling pallor and a cynical outlook. Despite these oddities, Aubrey becomes fascinated and agrees to travel Europe with him.
Their travels are marked by mysterious deaths and rumors surrounding Ruthven. Aubrey eventually becomes suspicious, especially after witnessing Ruthven's predatory behavior towards a young woman. The two have a falling out, and Aubrey continues his journey alone.
In Greece, Aubrey falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Ianthe. However, his happiness is threatened when Ruthven reappears and seems to take an interest in Ianthe. Aubrey fears for her safety and the story takes a dark turn, hinting at the possibility that Ruthven is not quite mortal and that his intentions are far from pure
