Lodore is a novel by Mary Shelley, first published in 1835. It tells the story of a young woman, Lodore, who is sent away from her home in England to a remote island in the Mediterranean Sea. There, she meets a mysterious stranger, who reveals to her the secrets of the island and its inhabitants. Lodore soon discovers that the island is inhabited by a strange race of people, the Lodoreans, who are descended from a long-forgotten civilization. She also learns that the island is home to a powerful and mysterious force, which the Lodoreans call the "Great Power". Lodore soon finds herself in the middle of a struggle between the Lodoreans and a group of outsiders who are trying to take control of the island. With the help of her newfound friends, Lodore must find a way to protect the island and its people from the outsiders. Along the way, she discovers the secrets of the island and its people, and learns the true meaning of friendship and loyalty.
By Mary Shelley · First published 1835 · Genre: Romantic Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Historical Fiction · 55 chapters