The Beetle

Set in London, the story follows Robert Holt, a destitute man searching for work and shelter. His fortunes change when he stumbles upon an abandoned house, where he encounters the enigmatic Beetle, an ancient Egyptian figure who wields mesmerizing power. As Robert becomes entangled in a web of crime against Paul Lessingham, a prominent politician, a love triangle involving Lessingham, the beautiful Marjorie Lindon, and the vengeful chemist Sydney Atherton unfolds. This classic British horror novel explores themes of power, identity, and societal struggles.