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The Castle of Wolfenbach (Paperback)
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The Castle of Wolfenbach (Paperback)
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Loot Price R219
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The Castle of Wolfenbach (1793) is a novel by Eliza Parsons.
Employing themes common to the popular genre of Gothic fiction,
Parsons crafts a chilling tale of murder and mystery that remains
uniquely entertaining to this day. Referred to as a "horrid" novel
in Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey, The Castle of Wolfenbach was
recognized as a terrifying precursor to such classics as Ann
Radcliffe's The Mysteries of Udolpho (1794), often considered the
quintessential Gothic novel. Orphaned as a young girl, Matilda
Weimar is raised by her uncle, a domineering figure whose
attentions soon turn abusive. Left with no choice, Matilda flees
with her trusted servant Albert. They arrive after some time in the
harsh countryside at the cottage of Pierre and Jaqueline, who have
only one bed and no food to offer. Desperate, Matilda and Albert
make their way to the haunted Castle of Wolfenbach, where
caretakers Joseph and Bertha offer to give them shelter. Although
they seem hesitant, the caretakers reveal that the Count was a
terrible man who left his wife and children to die in captivity and
advise their unexpected guests to be gone by morning. As night
falls, Matilda hears strange sounds coming from inside the castle,
and sneaks up into the tower to investigate. There, she encounters
a woman and her servant, who are surprised to find a stranger in
their midst. Sensing their sympathy, Matilda recounts the story of
her life. The next day, after Matilda and Albert have left for
France, the castle burns to the ground-but its mystery remains.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Eliza Parsons' The Castle of Wolfenbach
is a classic of British horror fiction reimagined for modern
readers.
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