This gothic novel tells the story of Lucretia, a young woman who marries the wealthy and mysterious Lucius Arden. As she tries to unravel the secrets within their marriage, Lucretia is drawn into a world of darkness and danger. Written by Sir E. Bulwer Lytton, author of the popular novel Rienzi.

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