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A gothic novel published in 1789. Set in the feudal Scottish Highlands, the story follows young Earl Osbert as he seeks vengeance against Baron Malcolm for his father's murder twelve years earlier. When Osbert befriends a mysterious peasant named Alleyn, their bond leads to a daring assault on Malcolm's castle—but capture, imprisonment, and unexpected revelations await.