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Manfred, the lord of the castle of Otranto, has long lived in dread of an ancient prophecy: it's foretold that when his family line ends, the true owner of the castle will appear and claim it. In a desperate bid to keep the castle, Manfred plans to coerce a young woman named... Read Full Overview

The Old English Baron, A Gothic Story: Also The Castle Of Otranto, A Gothic Story is a novel written by Clara Reeve and first published in 1883. The book is a combination of two gothic stories, both of which are set in medieval castles and feature supernatural elements. The Old... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This classic Gothic novel follows the story of two families locked in a bitter feud, and the supernatural terror that ensues when their fates collide.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization... Read Full Overview

The Old English Baron is a Gothic novel written by Clara Reeve and first published in 1778. The novel is set in medieval England and tells the story of Sir Philip Harclay, who inherits an estate and title from his father. However, his inheritance is contested by the villainous... Read Full Overview

""The Old English Baron, A Gothic Story: Also The Castle Of Otranto, A Gothic Story"" is a novel written by Clara Reeve and first published in 1777. The book is a combination of two gothic stories, ""The Old English Baron"" and ""The Castle Of Otranto"". ""The Old English Baron""... Read Full Overview

From the eerie corridors of ancient strongholds to the depths of ancestral secrets, The Castle of Otranto and The Old English Baron are captivating works of classic horror with significant influence in the history of gothic fiction.

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This classic Gothic novel follows the story of two families locked in a bitter feud, and the supernatural terror that ensues when their fates collide.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization... Read Full Overview