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A young woman, a castle and a veil that hides a secret

The Mysteries of Udolpho

by Ann Radcliffe

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1794Demanding readSlow pace

What it is about

Emily St. Aubert is orphaned and taken by her guardian to the remote castle of Udolpho in the Apennines. Ann Radcliffe’s 1794 novel is a classic of Gothic suspense in which every terror is eventually explained.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy gothic tales and ghost stories, with a dark mood and an unhurried pace. It is a demanding read for patient readers.

Themes: Gothic · Mystery · Romance
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About the author

Ann Radcliffe1 book on Tori Books

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