The Mystery of the Sea

Set against the backdrop of the Spanish-American War, the story follows an Englishman in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, who becomes entangled in a web of intrigue involving an American heiress. As their romance unfolds, themes of national identity and evolving concepts of womanhood emerge, intertwined with supernatural elements and a political thriller narrative. Drawing from historical conflicts and Stoker's own experiences, this novel offers a rich exploration of its time, though it remains less recognized than Stoker's iconic work, Dracula.