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The Old English Baron: a Gothic Story

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The Old English Baron: a Gothic Story is a gothic fiction and historical fiction novel by Clara Reeve. It deals with inheritance and succession, England and Nobility.

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About The Old English Baron: a Gothic Story

"The Old English Baron: a Gothic Story" by Clara Reeve is a Gothic novel first published in 1778. When Sir Philip Harclay returns to medieval England, he discovers his dear friend Arthur Lord Lovel is dead and the family estate sold. Among the new baron's household, he meets Edmund, a peasant's son whose striking resemblance to the lost lord raises troubling questions. As Edmund faces the enmity of his benefactor's nephews while loving the baron's daughter, supernatural forces begin to reveal long-buried secrets about his true identity and a terrible crime.
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Themes, setting & tropes

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  • Historical fiction
  • Inheritance and succession
  • England
  • Gothic fiction
  • Nobility
  • Great Britain, History, Henry VI, 1422-1461

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Who wrote The Old English Baron: a Gothic Story?

The Old English Baron: a Gothic Story was written by Clara Reeve.

What genre is The Old English Baron: a Gothic Story?

It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction, Historical Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is The Old English Baron: a Gothic Story free to read?

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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What books are similar to The Old English Baron: a Gothic Story?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Castle of Otranto, The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Woman in White.

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