The Mysteries of Udolpho
- First published
- 1794
- Reading level
- Fairly demanding
- Price
- Free
About the book
"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.
- Orphans
- Horror tales
- Inheritance and succession
- Young women
- Gothic fiction
- Guardian and ward
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #3268. The Mysteries of Udolpho on Wikipedia.
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