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Romance of the Forest

Romance of the Forest

Di: Ann Radcliffe
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Dive into the enchanting world of Romance of the Forest, a Gothic novel that inspired the romantic ideals and supernatural fears of Catherine in Jane Austens Northanger Abbey. Penned by the illustrious Ann Radcliffe, often hailed as the Great Enchantress of her time, this novel is a masterclass in eerie thrills. Experience midnight explorations through drafty corridors, uncover mysterious notes, and encounter noblemen in disguise. With elements such as a dramatic duel, a gripping trial, a perilous illness, and a deathbed confession, the story is further heightened by the presence of a dark, handsome hero harboring a fatal secret. Join narrator Beth Thomas on this thrilling journey, proof-listened by Betty M. and Mary from Arkansas.Copyright Fiction Classics Arte Scienze sociali Storia e critica della letteratura
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