The Castle of Ehrenstein

'The Castle of Ehrenstein' by George Payne Rainsford James is a gothic novel that begins with a young man braving a terrifying storm to make his way through the old halls and long passages of the castle of Ehrenstein on an important and grave errand. As he descends into the depths of the castle, the young man encounters ghosts and old spirits, but his determination drives him forward. His journey leads him to a large, abandoned hall, where the rustling banners and pennons on the lances whisper eerie messages. Despite his hesitation, he pushes on to a small, seemingly locked door that hides dark and mysterious secrets.