The Beetle

"The Beetle" by Richard Marsh is an intriguing novel set in turn-of-the-century London. It follows the haunting tale of a mysterious oriental figure who relentlessly pursues a British politician. This enigmatic character possesses the power of hypnosis and shape-shifting, causing chaos in the city. Drawing inspiration from other sensational novels of the time, such as Bram Stoker's "Dracula" and George du Maurier's "Trilby," Marsh's work weaves together multiple perspectives to create a suspenseful narrative. The author, Richard Bernard Heldmann, wrote under the pseudonym Richard Marsh.