The Old English Baron A Gothic Story

von Clara Reeve

156 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The Old English Baron is a Gothic novel written by Clara Reeve. The story is set in the late 16th century and revolves around the life of Sir Philip Harclay, who inherits the title of Baron from his father. However, his inheritance is disputed by his cousin, Edmund Twyford, who claims that Sir Philip is not the legitimate heir.Sir Philip is forced to flee from his home and seeks refuge in the castle of Lord Lovel, a friend of his father. While at the castle, Sir Philip discovers a dark secret about Lord Lovel's family and the castle itself. He also falls in love with Lady Emma, Lord Lovel's daughter.As the story progresses, Sir Philip uncovers more secrets and conspiracies, leading to a dramatic climax where he must fight for his inheritance and his love for Lady Emma.The Old English Baron is a classic Gothic novel that explores themes such as inheritance, family secrets, love, and betrayal. It is a gripping tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Belletristik Horrorliteratur, Geistergeschichten und Übernatürliches
• ISBN: 9781419176036
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.06.2004
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC