Paul Clifford — Complete

by Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton (1803–1873)

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"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..."