The Mysteries of Udolpho: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Mysteries of Udolpho is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Radcliffe, Ann Ward (1764–1823).

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"The Mysteries of Udolpho" by Ann Radcliffe is a Gothic novel published in 1794. Young Emily St. Aubert endures a cascade of misfortunes after her parents' deaths, finding herself trapped in a sinister Italian castle controlled by the menacing Montoni. Surrounded by mysterious terrors, hidden secrets, and supernatural phenomena, Emily must navigate perilous intrigues while separated from her beloved Valancourt. This archetypal Gothic tale weaves romance, suspense, and dark mysteries through remote castles and haunted landscapes.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Mysteries of Udolpho
• Author credits: Radcliffe, Ann Ward (1764–1823)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Castles -- Fiction
• Gothic fiction
• Guardian and ward -- Fiction
• Horror tales
• Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
• Italy -- Fiction
• Orphans -- Fiction
• Young women -- Fiction

Gutenberg collections

• Category: British Literature
• Category: Classics of Literature
• Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
• Category: Novels
• Category: Romance
• Gothic Fiction
• Italy

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