The Beetle

"The Beetle" is a celebrated Victorian horror novel by Richard Marsh, serialized in 1897 and initially more popular than "Dracula." The story follows an ancient Egyptian spirit on a quest for revenge against a British politician, Paul Lessingham, as it takes on various terrifying forms, including that of a beetle. Narrated through multiple perspectives, the chilling tale unfolds with suspense as a detective attempts to track the creature to uncover its mysterious origins. Please be warned that the narrative includes racial stereotypes and critiques of British imperial attitudes of the time, which may be offensive to some listeners.