St. Leon
- First published
- 1799
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"St. Leon: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century" by William Godwin is a novel published in 1799. Count Reginald de St. Leon narrates his tumultuous life—from military glory to gambling ruin, from family redemption to devastating loss. When a mysterious stranger fleeing the Inquisition offers him the secrets of immortality and infinite wealth, Reginald accepts a gift that will separate him from everything he loves. Unable to share his burden, he watches suspicion and tragedy consume his family as his inexplicable fortune raises dangerous questions.
- Historical fiction
- Gothic fiction
- Aristocracy (Social class)
- Reformation
- Alchemists
- Europe
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #53707. St. Leon on Wikipedia.
