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Gloomy castles. Villainous Counts. Swordfights galore. If you're looking for the ultimate Gothic novel, "The Mysteries of Udolpho" takes some beating.
Set in the 1500s, it follows Emily St. Aubert, whose idyllic life in France is shattered when both her parents pass away. She falls under the influence of an Italian Count, and is taken to live in his castle. It's a place full of secrets and things that go bump in the night. Can Emily uncover what's really going on, before it's too late?
Thrilling and gloriously melodramatic, "The Mysteries of Udolpho" is a must read for fans of the genre.
Set in the 1500s, it follows Emily St. Aubert, whose idyllic life in France is shattered when both her parents pass away. She falls under the influence of an Italian Count, and is taken to live in his castle. It's a place full of secrets and things that go bump in the night. Can Emily uncover what's really going on, before it's too late?
Thrilling and gloriously melodramatic, "The Mysteries of Udolpho" is a must read for fans of the genre.