Queen Victoria: Demon Hunter
Queen Victoria: Demon Hunter by A. E. Moorat, published by HarperCollins on January 26, 2010, is a unique blend of fiction and horror that reimagines the early reign of Queen Victoria. Set in London in 1838, the narrative introduces readers to a world where the new queen is not only tasked with ruling but also with hunting demons that threaten the crown. As she navigates her responsibilities, she grapples with the unexpected burden of an arsenal of bloodstained weaponry while her heart is drawn to Prince Albert.
This edition presents a fresh perspective on a historical figure, intertwining elements of the supernatural with the realities of monarchy. Readers will encounter a vivid portrayal of a young queen facing not only political challenges but also the undead, as zombies and demons emerge from the shadows of nobility. With a page count of 384, this book delves into themes of duty, love, and the grotesque, offering a satirical yet engaging exploration of Queen Victoria’s dual role as a monarch and a demon hunter.
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There were many staff at Kensington Palace, fulfilling many roles; a man who was employed to catch rats, another whose job it was to sweep the chimneys. That there was someone expected to hunt demons did not shock the new Queen; that it was to be her was something of a surprise.
London, 1838. Queen Victoria is crowned; she receives the orb, the scepter, and an arsenal of bloodstained weaponry. If Britain is about to become the greatest power of the age, there’s the small matter of the undead to take care of first. Demons stalk the crown, and political ambitions have unleashed ravening hordes of zombies even within the nobility itself.
But rather than dreams of demon hunting, Queen Victoria’s thoughts are occupied by Prince Albert. Can she dedicate her life to saving her country when her heart belongs elsewhere? With lashings of glistening entrails, decapitations, zombies, and foul demons, this masterly new portrait will give a fresh understanding of a remarkable woman, a legendary monarch, and quite possibly the best demon hunter the world has ever seen.
In another incarnation as a more serious (though still satirical) author, A. E. MOORAT has won critical acclaim and been shortlisted for awards. Here, however, he was chained in the dungeon, fed tea and ghost stories, and kept busy writing the adventures of Queen Victoria, Demon Hunter.
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