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St. Leon: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century

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    St. Leon: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century is a gothic fiction and historical fiction novel by William Godwin. It deals with Reformation and alchemists.

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    About St. Leon: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century

    "St. Leon: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century" by William Godwin is a novel published in 1799. Count Reginald de St. Leon narrates his tumultuous life—from military glory to gambling ruin, from family redemption to devastating loss. When a mysterious stranger fleeing the Inquisition offers him the secrets of immortality and infinite wealth, Reginald accepts a gift that will separate him from everything he loves. Unable to share his burden, he watches suspicion and tragedy consume his family as his inexplicable fortune raises dangerous questions.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Historical fiction
    • Gothic fiction
    • Aristocracy, Social class
    • Reformation
    • Alchemists
    • Europe, History, 1517-1648

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    St. Leon: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century was written by William Godwin.

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    It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction and Historical Fiction.

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    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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