The Champion of Virtue: A Gothic Story is a novel written by Clara Reeve and published in 1777. The story is set in medieval England and follows the life of a virtuous young woman named Ellinor, who is forced to flee her home and seek refuge in a nearby castle after her father is murdered by a group of bandits. At the castle, Ellinor meets Sir Bertrand, a brave and virtuous knight who becomes her protector and mentor. Together, they embark on a perilous...