The Beetle. A Mystery: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Beetle. A Mystery by Richard Marsh — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

The Beetle, written in 1897 by British author Richard Marsh, is a classic gothic horror story set in Victorian London. The book follows the characters of Paul Lessingham, Robert Holt, Sydney Atherton, Marjorie Lindon and Augustus Champnell all having a different encounter with the Beetle, a shape-shifting ancient Egyptian creature that seeks revenge for wrongs done in Egypt two decades before.
Quick facts about The Beetle. A Mystery
- Title: The Beetle. A Mystery
- Author: Richard Marsh
- First published: 1897
- Genre: fiction, occult & supernatural, egypt, fiction, fiction, horror
- OpenLibrary ID: OL827304W
Where to read The Beetle. A Mystery
The Beetle. A Mystery by Richard Marsh is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Beetle. A Mystery about?
The Beetle, written in 1897 by British author Richard Marsh, is a classic gothic horror story set in Victorian London.
Who wrote The Beetle. A Mystery?
The Beetle. A Mystery was written by Richard Marsh.
When was The Beetle. A Mystery published?
The Beetle. A Mystery was first published in 1897.



