In this gripping Gothic tale, Edward Montague takes his readers to the dark and dangerous island of Sicily, where ancient legends still hold sway. The story follows the adventures of a young man who comes to the island seeking adventure and knowledge, only to be drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. Montague's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people of Sicily create a richly atmospheric setting for this tale of mystery and terror. A must-read for fans of Gothic fiction and adventure stories. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.