St. Leon: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
St. Leon: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
St. Leon: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Godwin, William (1756–1836).
Catalogue synopsis
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: St. Leon: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century
- Author credits: Godwin, William (1756–1836)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Alchemists -- Fiction
- Aristocracy (Social class) -- Fiction
- Europe -- History -- 1517-1648 -- Fiction
- Gothic fiction
- Historical fiction
- Reformation -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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