Publisher's Synopsis
The Castle of Wolfenbach is a Gothic novel written by Eliza Parsons. The story follows the life of a young orphaned girl named Matilda who is taken in by her aunt, the Countess of Wolfenbach. Matilda soon discovers that the castle is haunted by a mysterious woman who is believed to be a witch. As Matilda tries to unravel the secrets of the castle, she finds herself caught up in a web of deceit and danger.The novel is set in the late 18th century and is filled with all the elements of a classic Gothic tale - dark and foreboding castles, hidden passages, mysterious strangers, and supernatural occurrences. The story is told in a suspenseful and thrilling manner that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.The Castle of Wolfenbach is considered to be one of the earliest and most influential Gothic novels. It was first published in 1793 and quickly became popular among readers. The novel has been adapted into various forms of media, including stage plays and films.Overall, The Castle of Wolfenbach is a must-read for fans of Gothic literature and those interested in the history of the genre. It is a gripping tale of mystery and suspense that will leave readers wanting more.The whole affair is certainly very strange: often has the Marquis vowed to apply either to the Count or courts of justice; but the letters we received were never written by her, we could adduce no actual proofs of his guilt, and she continually warned us to take no steps without her permission. Thus, in a most unaccountable manner we are prohibited from doing her justice, whilst all the world believes her dead: he lives chiefly at Vienna, a dissipated life; though from my friend I hear he is at times gloomy, and apparently unhappy: this gentleman however believes my sister and her child dead, nor dare I undeceive him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
