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Matilda Weimar flees her lecherous and incestuous uncle and seeks refuge in the ancient Castle of Wolfenbach. Among the castle's abandoned chambers, Matilda will discover the horrifying mystery of the missing Countess of Wolfenbach. But when her uncle tracks her down, can she escape his... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Matilda: The archetypal Gothic heroine, fleeing the amours of her uncle.
- Count de Bouville: The stereotypical hero who rescues the heroine.
First Sentence edit
The clock from the old castle had just gone eight when the peaceful inhabitants of a neighbouring cottage, on the skirts of the wood, were about to seek that repose which labour had rendered necessary, and minds blest with innocence and tranquillity assured them the enjoyment of.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Northanger Abbey Horrid Novels. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Eliza Parsons (Author)
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Original Language: English
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Publication Date: 1793
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- Dewey: 813
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