{"product_id":"the-secret-of-sarek-9781803986463","title":"The Secret of Sarek","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the wild and windswept coast of Brittany lies a place wrapped in storm clouds, sea mist, and dreadful superstition-the mysterious Isle of Sarek. Known to fishermen and villagers as \u003cem\u003ethe Island of the Thirty Coffins\u003c\/em\u003e, it has long been feared as a cursed land, haunted by shipwrecks, ancient Druid stones, and an ominous prophecy: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Four women crucified, thirty coffins, and the God-Stone that gives life or death.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInto this sinister world comes Véronique d'Hergemont, a woman scarred by betrayal, loss, and years of mourning. She has lived believing that both her father and her son perished long ago-yet a strange trail of signs, bearing her maiden signature, draws her across France and into the heart of Brittany. Each clue whispers that her family may still be alive, imprisoned by a destiny she does not yet understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer search leads her to the Isle of Sarek, where she encounters ruins, superstitious villagers, cryptic symbols, and the horrifying truth of the prophecy. The island conceals secrets that link her tragic past to a nightmarish present, where death waits on every cliffside, and the line between myth and reality blurs. In the shadows, her ruthless husband, Vorski, reappears-obsessed with fulfilling the prophecy and willing to commit unspeakable acts to see it realized.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat follows is a tale of suspense, sacrifice, and survival. Véronique must battle not only human cruelty but also the weight of fate itself as she struggles to rescue her son, confront her past, and unravel the mystery of the \"thirty coffins.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaurice Leblanc-celebrated creator of Arsène Lupin, the gentleman thief-here turns from playful intrigue to Gothic terror and adventure. \u003cem\u003eThe Secret of Sarek\u003c\/em\u003e blends detective mystery, horror, romance, and folklore into a gripping novel that chills and enthralls from the very first page. With its stormy atmosphere, shocking twists, and unforgettable heroine, it stands as one of Leblanc's most powerful and enduring works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis edition is ideal for readers who enjoy: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic mystery and detective fiction with Gothic atmosphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench literature, suspense, and international thrillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories by Arthur Conan Doyle, Gaston Leroux, Wilkie Collins, and Jules Verne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupernatural legends, ancient curses, and island mysteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe adventures of Arsène Lupin and other French literary icons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA masterpiece of suspenseful storytelling, \u003cem\u003eThe Secret of Sarek\u003c\/em\u003e offers dark beauty, relentless mystery, and a haunting reminder of how the past can never truly be buried. Rediscover this thrilling classic that continues to captivate mystery and Gothic fiction lovers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mixtpublish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781803986463\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 322\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d","brand":"Maurice LeBlanc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53024489144501,"sku":"9781803986463","price":24.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/9781803986463.jpg?v=1787667682","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-secret-of-sarek-9781803986463","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}