Paul Clifford — Complete
- First published
- 1830
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"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..."
- Brigands and robbers
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #7735. Paul Clifford — Complete on Wikipedia.
