02354cam a22003493u 4500 32639 UtSlPG 20260610133738.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Swet, Pearl Norton The Medici Boots Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Weird Tales August-September 1936. Release date is 2010-06-01 Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Medici Boots" by Pearl Norton Swet is a supernatural thriller written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around a cursed pair of boots originally owned by a woman from the infamous Medici family in Renaissance Florence. The narrative explores themes of possession, danger, and the malevolent influence of the past as the boots carry a dark legacy that impacts those who come into contact with them. The plot centers on Silas Dickerson, who bequeaths his eclectic collection to his relatives, including the notorious Medici boots. His nephew, John Delameter, and his wife, Suzanne, dismiss an ominous note warning against the boots. As Suzanne becomes increasingly fascinated with the boots, she unknowingly succumbs to their sinister influence, exhibiting violent and strange behavior. The story escalates with eerie occurrences and a series of brutal events, leading to a climax where John must confront the horrifying truth of the boots' dark past to save his wife. Ultimately, Eric, John's brother, recognizes the necessity of destroying the boots to liberate Suzanne from their curse, emphasizing the connection between past sins and present dangers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Horror tales Inheritance and succession -- Fiction Produced from Weird Tales August-September 1936. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32639 73485 73485