Devereux — Volume 04

"Devereux — Volume 04" by Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a story set in the 1800s about a main character who must deal with violence and the consequences of terrible treachery. The story is about his struggle to reclaim his honor and find the truth behind a murder, focusing on ideas of justice, getting even, and making difficult moral choices, especially when it comes to his rival, Gerald, and the woman he loves, Isora. At the beginning of the book, the hero is recovering from a period of trauma, haunted by the death of Isora and the loss of important papers. As he tries to solve what happened, Gerald becomes a suspect because he benefits from the confusion. The hero's search causes him to question those around him, even Desmarais, as others begin to think he might be the bad guy. The story is full of tension and unclear morals, suggesting that personal feelings and political reasons are mixed together throughout.