{"product_id":"the-secret-of-wilhelm-storitz-the-first-english-translation-of-vernes-original-manuscript-9780803234840","title":"The Secret of Wilhelm Storitz: The First English Translation of Verne's Original Manuscript","description":"Widely rumored to exist, then circulated in a corrupt form, Jules Verne's final and arguably most daring and hauntingly beautiful novel--his own \"invisible man\"--appears here for the first time in a faithful translation. Readers of English can rediscover the pleasures of Verne's storytelling in its original splendor and enjoy a virtually unknown gem of action, adventure, and style from a master of French literature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWilhelm Storitz, the son of a famous Prussian scientist (and possessor of his father's secrets--even, perhaps, a formula that confers invisibility), vows revenge on the family that has denied him the love of his life, Myra Roderich. Wilhelm's actions on the eve of Myra's wedding unfold in a surprising and sinister way, leading to an ending that will astonish the reader. Like many works left unpublished when Jules Verne died, \u003ci\u003eThe Secret of Wilhelm Storitz\u003c\/i\u003e was prepared and edited by his son, Michel. After a century of obscurity, this unique work in Verne's oeuvre is finally in the hands of readers, in a fine, authentic translation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJules Verne (1828-1905) is the author of many classics of science fiction and adventure, including \u003ci\u003eThe Meteor Hunt\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLighthouse at the End of the World\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Volcano\u003c\/i\u003e, all available in Bison Books editions. Peter Schulman is a professor of French literature at Old Dominion University. He is a trustee of the North American Jules Verne Society and editor of Verne's \u003ci\u003eThe Begum's Millions\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bison Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50461164077330,"sku":"9780803234840","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_40468745-1de6-4158-8b3e-8c1e23b822b3.jpg?v=1730058482","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-secret-of-wilhelm-storitz-the-first-english-translation-of-vernes-original-manuscript-9780803234840","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}