Paul Clifford — Complete
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2004-11-26 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #7735 |
Description
"Paul Clifford — Complete by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton" is a novel published in 1830. It follows Paul Clifford, a man of unknown origins who becomes a chivalrous highwayman during the French Revolution era. Living a double life as both criminal and gentleman, he falls in love with Lucy Brandon while disguised. When arrested and brought to trial, a shocking revelation about his true identity changes everything. The novel is famous for its opening line: "It was a dark and stormy night..." (This is an automatically generated summary.)