Primrose Path

Primrose Path, published in 1875, is Bram Stoker's first novel, appearing in five installments in The Shamrock magazine. The story follows the O'Sullivan family, who leave their simple life in Dublin to pursue Jerry O'Sullivan's dream of becoming a theatrical carpenter in London. As they navigate the challenges of their new environment, they encounter misfortunes that reveal the squalor and depravity of city life, leading to tragic consequences. This novella precedes Stoker's more famous work, Dracula, by 22 years.