"Pelem. Volume 1" is the first book in a series of novels by the famous English writer Edward Bulwer-Lytton, also known as Baron Lytton. In this book, the author tells the story of a young aristocrat, Sir Frederick Pelham, who finds himself in intriguing situations in the aristocratic society of London at the beginning of the 19th century. The plot is full of mysteries, romance, intrigue and intense character relationships. The author successfully combines social problems with elements of psychological and detective genres, creating an exciting world of romantic adventures. "Pelem. Volume 1" is an apt example of an English novel of the 19th century, which captivates the reader from the first pages and does not let go until the very end.