Jettatura

A shadow falls across the sun-drenched Mediterranean, where the promise of love is stalked by an ancient and invisible menace. In this haunting gothic novella, a traveller's passion is poisoned by suspicion and dread, as the curse of the jettatura-the evil eye-takes hold in a world where superstition and reality blur. Each encounter, each glance, is charged with psychological suspense, drawing the reader into a web of fear spun from the dark threads of Mediterranean folklore.

French supernatural fiction at its most evocative, the story unfolds amid the faded grandeur of nineteenth-century Europe, where the occult lingers in every whisper and shadow. The protagonist's fate is entwined with a mysterious woman, their connection haunted by the relentless spectre of a curse that threatens to destroy all hope of happiness. With every page, the tension mounts, evoking the chilling atmosphere of classic horror novellas and the elegance of French gothic literature.

This is not merely a tale of terror, but a meditation on obsession, desire, and the destructive power of belief. The narrative's psychological depth and subtle supernatural romance create a reading experience that is both unsettling and deeply immersive. The Mediterranean setting, with its sunlit beauty and hidden dangers, becomes a character in its own right, amplifying the sense of unease that pervades the story. Lovers of European gothic fiction and occult fiction books will be drawn to the interplay of fate and free will, love and doom, that lies at the heart of this cursed love story.

This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.