Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 395 Reeve, Clara 1729 1807 Reeves, Clara The Old English Baron: a Gothic Story Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Old_English_Baron Produced by Jack Voller, and David Widger "The Old English Baron: a Gothic Story" by Clara Reeve is a gothic novel written in the mid-18th century, which builds upon the popular themes established in earlier romance literature. The narrative weaves a tale of adventure, mystery, and supernatural elements, exploring the intricacies of human emotion, virtue, and societal dynamics. At its center is Sir Philip Harclay, a noble knight who returns to England after years of service and conflict in foreign lands, seeking to reconnect with his past and an estranged friend, amid an atmosphere filled with intrigue and unearthly happenings. At the start of the story, Sir Philip Harclay mourns the loss of friends while navigating the complexities of his own past. Having returned to England, he is drawn to the Castle of Lovel, hoping to reconnect with his childhood companion, Lord Lovel. However, upon his arrival, he learns of the tragic fate of Lord Lovel and the disappearance of his family. Introduced are themes of loyalty and social dynamics, particularly embodied by the character of Edmund Twyford, a humble servant who gains special favor with the Baron's family. As Sir Philip contemplates his unfulfilled life and losses, he decides to confront the enigmas of the castle and its haunted history, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of fate and identity in a world fraught with hidden dangers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Inheritance and succession -- Fiction England -- Fiction Gothic fiction Nobility -- Fiction Great Britain -- History -- Henry VI, 1422-1461 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels Category: British Literature 390142 2025-07-02T13:40:03.553744 text/html 405150 2021-01-27T05:45:10 text/html 206327 2025-07-02T13:40:10.418702 application/epub+zip 212239 2025-07-02T13:40:06.375682 application/epub+zip 195607 2025-07-02T13:40:05.226684 application/epub+zip 387156 2025-07-02T13:40:13.387684 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369781 2025-07-02T13:40:09.723731 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 326412 2022-09-03T06:16:57.583873 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 336846 2025-07-02T13:40:02.891725 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 336746 2016-11-19T04:02:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 329983 2016-07-23T10:35:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21956 2025-07-02T13:40:13.514685 application/rdf+xml 13687 2025-07-02T13:40:05.722689 image/jpeg 3313 2025-07-02T13:40:05.475694 image/jpeg 119516 2016-11-19T04:05:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 125916 2021-01-27T05:45:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 118641 2016-07-23T10:35:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 203539 2025-07-02T13:40:03.581686 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia