Charles Robert Maturin's gothic novel tells the story of a young man who is thrust into a dangerous world of intrigue and political upheaval. Set in 1798 during the Irish Rebellion, the novel features vivid descriptions of the era's violence and turmoil along with its literary elements of romance and adventure. Maturin's writing is both suspenseful and engaging.

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