Caroline Lamb's Glenarvon

<p><strong>This scandalous gothic horror novel is a thinly veiled portrayal of early nineteenth-century England s members of high society which ultimately destroyed the reputation of its author Lady Caroline Lamb.</strong></p><p>Lamb disguises herself as the alluring and impulsive Lady Calantha who s married to the respectable Lord Avondale (William Lamb). Yet when the lady meets the seductive Lord Glenarvon an unflattering depiction of Lord Byron her life takes a tumultuous turn and they fall into a passionate and destructive relationship while trying to evade ruin.</p><p>Set during the Irish rebellion of 1798 <em>Glenarvon</em> was first published in 1816 to great commercial success. The sensation novel caused an intense stir amongst England s high society with even Queen Victoria requesting a copy. This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. Combining political unrest emotional intensity and vivid descriptions this volume is not to be missed by fans of gothic literature.</p>