"Ormond; or, The Mystery of the Witness. Volume 1 of 3" is a novel by the American writer Charles Brockden Brown, which combines the genres of detective and psychological drama. In this book, the author weaves a story of love, intrigue, and mystery, unfolding against the background of the era of the American Revolution. The main character, Ormond, witnesses an event that turns his life upside down. The reader has to solve puzzles and conflicting storylines together with the characters, going through trials and unexpected turns of events. Brown takes us on a fascinating journey into a world of darkness and social contradictions, where each character tries to uncover their own truth."