Description: Set in the late 1500s, this historical gothic novel is a tale of horror and psychological terror from Ann Radcliffe, one of the most influential writers of the genre.
Brief description: Ann Radcliffe (1764-1823) was a pioneering English novelist and one of the leading figures of the gothic fiction genre. Born in London, Radcliffe gained immense popularity during the late eighteenth century with 'The Mysteries of Udolpho' (1794) and 'The Italian' (1797), which captivated readers with their evocative descriptions and elements of mystery and horror.