The Lady of the Shroud by Bram Stoker

A wealthy Englishman unexpectedly inherits a Balkan estate and is drawn into local legends of a mysterious woman who appears at night wrapped in a burial shroud. As he falls under her spell, he discovers that what seemed supernatural may have political and military implications. The plot blends romance, war, espionage, and folklore into a twisting narrative. Set in an exotic and turbulent landscape, the novel explores the tension between superstition and modernity. It’s part Gothic mystery, part adventure tale.