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The Mysteries of Udolpho: A Gothic Romance of Haunted Castles, Hidden Secrets, and Suspense (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
Hardcover
Series: The Library of Alexandriathe Library of Alexandria, Book 299
ISBN13: 9781806290741
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Jun 25 2025
Pages: 742
Weight: 2.34
Height: 2.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This fresh, fast-moving translation distills Ann Radcliffe's landmark 1794 masterpiece into elegant modern prose without sacrificing its Gothic grandeur. Travel with Emily through rose-scented valleys, bandit-infested mountains, and candle-lit corridors as she battles sinister schemes and her own imagination.
What You'll Discover Inside:
- A Blueprint of Gothic Fiction - Secret corridors, storm-lashed towers, veiled portraits, and the archetypal damsel who refuses to be helpless.
- Epic Romance & Intrigue - Emily's forbidden love for the valiant Valancourt versus the iron will of her tyrannical uncle, Montoni.
- Psychological Suspense - Is the castle truly haunted, or are fear and greed the deadliest phantoms of all?
- Historical & Travel Vistas - Lyrical descriptions of the Pyrenees, Languedoc, and Italy that captivated early Romantic readers.
- Reader's Companion - Explanatory notes, character guide, and discussion prompts perfect for classes or book clubs.
Unlock the mysteries, feel the chill, and rediscover the novel that inspired generations of Gothic storytellers-from Jane Eyre to Rebecca and beyond.
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