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The Mysteries of Udolpho

by Radcliffe, Ann Ward (1764–1823)
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The Mysteries of Udolpho: A Romance is a Gothic novel by Ann Radcliffe, which appeared in four volumes on 8 May 1794 from G. G. and J. Robinson of London. Her fourth and most popular novel, The Mysteries of Udolpho tells of Emily St. Aubert, who suffers misadventures that include the death of her mother and father, supernatural terrors in a gloomy castle, and machinations of Italian brigand Signor Montoni. It is often cited as an archetypal example of the Gothic novel.

Subjects: Castles -- Fiction, Gothic fiction, Guardian and ward -- Fiction, Horror tales, Inheritance and succession -- Fiction

Categories: Category: British Literature, Category: Classics of Literature, Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery, Category: Novels, Category: Romance