The Castle of Wolfenbach

By Eliza Parsons

Book Overview

Listed as one of Jane Austen's horrid novels in Northanger Abbey, The Castle of Wolfenbach is a classic Gothic novel first published in 1793. The story follows the young Matilda Weimar, who is fleeing her incestuous uncle, and finds refuge in the eerie and supposedly haunted Castle of Wolfenbach. There she discovers a prisoner, the Countess of Wolfenbach, who has been locked away by her vengeful husband. While within the castle, she learns terrible secrets while navigating treachery, romance, mystery, suspense and danger.

The novel follows a damsel in distress, scandalous family histories, and details the fight between good and evil.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1965179398
• ISBN13: 9781965179390
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Nrm Books
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.3" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Eliza Parsons

This certainly is a delightful "horrid novel," as it is termed in Austen's _Northanger Abbey_. Blood, guts, and gore pique interest in the first few pages. Pirates and scoundrels keep up the intrigue throughout. Because this edition follows the initial printing of the novel, the lack of paragraphing and awkward punctuation means rereading some of the sections for clarity; it is worth it. The plot is fun and sordid (the moralizing nationalism is entertaining too). A fun read. Thanks Valancourt Books.