Richard Marsh

Richard Marsh (1857-1915) was an English author of mystery, horror and supernatural fiction whose novel The Beetle was published in the same year as Bram Stoker's Dracula and initially outsold it. Despite this early success, Marsh's work has been largely overlooked compared to his more famous contemporary. The Beetle is a gripping tale of shapeshifting horror and imperial anxiety set in Victorian London, blending sensation fiction with genuine chills. His books and audiobooks offer readers and listeners a chance to discover a forgotten masterpiece of Victorian horror from an author who deserves to be far better known.