The Mysteries of Udolpho
Fiction

The Mysteries of Udolpho

by Ann Ward Radcliffe

"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. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Originally issued 2002-06-01. Transcribed by Karalee Coleman and David Widger. This work is in the public domain in the United States. Sourced from Project Gutenberg (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3268).
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The Mysteries of Udolpho

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