A Strange Story — Volume 06

"A Strange Story — Volume 06" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story primarily revolves around the themes of supernatural occurrences and the interplay between love and the unknown. It follows Allen Fenwick, a doctor, who grapples with both personal loss and mysterious supernatural influences that intrude upon his life and the lives of those he loves, particularly his betrothed, Lilian Ashleigh. The opening portion introduces readers to a tone of eerie reflection as Fenwick contemplates the strange phenomena that disrupt the mundane reality of life. He reflects on a past incident involving Sir Philip Derval and the haunting presence of Margrave, suggesting that the unexplained often evokes deep emotional turmoil that one seeks to forget. As the story unfolds, we learn of Lilian's state of mind following their separation and her peculiar lethargy, seemingly linked to Margrave's influence. Tension escalates when Lilian mysteriously disappears, prompting Fenwick's desperate search, revealing his unyielding love and commitment to protect her from any harm, particularly from the manipulative Margrave. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton,, was an English writer and politician. He served as a Whig member of Parliament from 1831 to 1841 and a Conservative from 1851 to 1866. He was Secretary of State for the Colonies from June 1858 to June 1859, choosing Richard Clement Moody as founder of British Columbia. He was created Baron Lytton of Knebworth in 1866.