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Poveglia Island, a small speck of land between Venice and the mainland, is known as one of the most haunted places on Earth. Once a quarantine station for plague victims, later an asylum for the mentally ill, the island carries centuries of suffering, cruelty, and death. Its decaying buildings, overgrown pathways, and lonely shores are not empty-thousands of spirits are said to roam, from shadowy plague victims and tormented asylum patients to the ghostly children who still wander, searching for what was taken from them in life.
In The Haunting of Poveglia Island, Gavin Lee delves into the island's chilling history, recounting eyewitness encounters, folklore, and personal accounts of the spirits who refuse to leave. Readers will explore the infamous ash pits, the collapsed asylum wards, the looming bell tower, and the misty lagoon shores, discovering the lives lost, the horrors endured, and the restless souls who remain.
This book is not just a journey through a haunted island-it is a journey into memory, tragedy, and the enduring presence of those who suffered, reminding us that some histories never truly die.
Prepare to step into the shadows of Poveglia, where the past lingers, and the spirits of the lost are never far away.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Poveglia Island, a small speck of land between Venice and the mainland, is known as one of the most haunted places on Earth. Once a quarantine station for plague victims, later an asylum for the mentally ill, the island carries centuries of suffering, cruelty, and death. Its decaying buildings, overgrown pathways, and lonely shores are not empty-thousands of spirits are said to roam, from shadowy plague victims and tormented asylum patients to the ghostly children who still wander, searching for what was taken from them in life.
In The Haunting of Poveglia Island, Gavin Lee delves into the island's chilling history, recounting eyewitness encounters, folklore, and personal accounts of the spirits who refuse to leave. Readers will explore the infamous ash pits, the collapsed asylum wards, the looming bell tower, and the misty lagoon shores, discovering the lives lost, the horrors endured, and the restless souls who remain.
This book is not just a journey through a haunted island-it is a journey into memory, tragedy, and the enduring presence of those who suffered, reminding us that some histories never truly die.
Prepare to step into the shadows of Poveglia, where the past lingers, and the spirits of the lost are never far away.