description: Wildly popular upon its release, The Mysteries of Udolpho is a Gothic novel of undeniable charm and power. The virtuous and loving Emily, the young protagonist, finds herself in the care of her aunt following the death of her father. Her aunt promptly marries the villain Montoni, a cruel and calculating man whose scheming leads him to lock both women in the dark and winding castle of Udolpho. Will they survive to tell of its terrors?
language: English
title: The Mysteries of Udolpho
titlecomplete: The Mysteries of Udolpho
characters: Signor Montoni, Valancourt, Orsino, Madame Montoni, Emily St. Aubert, Monsieur St. Aubert
genres: Fiction, Historical, Gothic, Mystery, Horror, Romance, 18th Century, Classics, Literature, Historical Fiction
ratings_count: 15102
places: France, Pyrenees Mountains, Europe, Italy
publisher: IndyPublish.com