The Old English Baron is Clara Reeve's seminal Gothic novel, published in 1778 as a refined and morally grounded alternative to earlier Gothic romances. Blending suspense, inheritance drama, faint supernatural elements, and questions of identity, the novel follows a young man whose mysterious past intersects with noble secrets and long-buried truths.

This restored edition enhances readability while preserving Reeve's original tone and narrative style. An essential work in the history of Gothic fiction, it provides valuable insight into the evolution of a genre that continues to captivate readers today.