Publisher's Synopsis
""The Mysteries of Udolpho"" is a gothic romance novel written by Ann Radcliffe. The story follows the orphaned Emily St. Aubert, who is sent to live with her aunt in the remote castle of Udolpho. As she explores the castle and its surrounding landscapes, she becomes embroiled in a series of mysterious and supernatural events that threaten her safety and sanity. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including the brooding and enigmatic Montoni, and falls in love with the chivalrous Valancourt. Interspersed throughout the novel are several pieces of poetry that add to the haunting and atmospheric tone of the story. ""The Mysteries of Udolpho"" is widely regarded as one of the most important works of gothic literature and has influenced countless writers in the genre.That will scarcely be possible, ' said Emily smiling, as she followed the winding of the passage, which opened into another gallery: and then Annette, perceiving that she had missed her way, while she had been so eloquently haranguing on ghosts and fairies, wandered about through other passages and galleries, till, at length, frightened by their intricacies and desolation, she called aloud for assistance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
