Project Gutenberg 2002-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 1467 Radcliffe, Ann Ward 1764 1823 Radcliffe, Mrs. Ratcliffe, Mrs. Rattcliffe, Anne Radcliffe, Anne The Mysteries of Udolpho Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mysteries_of_Udolpho Karalee Coleman and David Widger "The Mysteries of Udolpho" by Ann Ward Radcliffe is a gothic romance novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around Emily St. Aubert, a young woman navigating the trials of love, loss, and mystery against the backdrop of picturesque yet foreboding landscapes, particularly focused on the imposing castle of Udolpho, which carries a weighty sense of dread and danger. The opening of the novel introduces us to Emily and her father, Monsieur St. Aubert, as they enjoy a serene life at their château near the Garonne River in Gascony. Their idyllic existence is contrasted with looming tragedies, with the loss of family members and the subsequent ill health of Madame St. Aubert foreshadowing deeper emotional strife. Interspersed with scenes of idyllic nature and domestic tranquility, the narrative establishes a gentle yet melancholic tone, setting the stage for the conflicts that will shape Emily's journey as she grapples with her burgeoning sensibilities, poetic inclinations, and the encroaching shadows of an uncertain future. The atmosphere is rich with elements of suspense and emotional depth, suggesting a compelling blend of romance and gothic intrigue awaiting the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Orphans -- Fiction Horror tales Inheritance and succession -- Fiction Young women -- Fiction Gothic fiction Guardian and ward -- Fiction Castles -- Fiction Italy -- Fiction PR Text Italy Gothic Fiction Category: Romance Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: Novels Category: Classics of Literature Category: British Literature 1800822 2025-07-02T06:43:56.105419 text/html 1846100 2022-12-01T13:23:23 text/html 986162 2025-07-02T06:44:10.160350 application/epub+zip 989317 2025-07-02T06:43:57.685393 application/epub+zip 793959 2025-07-02T06:43:56.895391 application/epub+zip 1386707 2025-07-02T06:44:20.624302 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1330668 2025-07-02T06:44:09.465327 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1136989 2022-09-02T09:09:06.288058 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1750216 2025-07-02T06:43:54.934395 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1749984 2022-12-01T13:28:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21033 2025-07-02T06:44:20.764263 application/rdf+xml 21190 2025-07-02T06:43:57.011379 image/jpeg 3340 2025-07-02T06:43:56.954376 image/jpeg 624874 2022-12-01T13:28:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 873393 2022-12-01T13:29:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 872520 2025-07-02T06:43:56.244403 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia