The Moor (1825)

By Henry Herbert

Book Overview

""The Moor"" is a novel written by Henry Herbert and published in 1825. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the life of a young man named Edward de Vere who inherits a vast estate in the moors of Devonshire. Edward, who is of noble birth, is forced to leave London and settle in the countryside after losing his fortune in gambling. He soon discovers that his new home is haunted by a mysterious figure who appears to be a ghostly apparition. As he tries to unravel the mystery surrounding the ghost, Edward becomes embroiled in a series of events that threaten to destroy his life and reputation. The novel is a gothic tale of suspense, romance, and intrigue, and is considered one of the finest examples of the genre. It explores themes of love, betrayal, revenge, and the supernatural, and is a must-read for fans of gothic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165129264
• ISBN13: 9781165129263
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"