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Gothic Classics: The Castle of Otranto and The Old English Baron
Series: Haunted Library Horror Classics
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The newest addition to the highly acclaimed Haunted Library of Horror Classics series—something haunts this castle, and it won't stop until justice is served...
Manfred, the lord of The Castle of Otranto, has long lived in dread of an ancient prophecy—it's foretold that when his family line ends, the true owner of the castle will appear and claim it. In a desperate bid to keep the castle, Manfred plans to coerce a young woman named Isabella into marrying him.
Isabella refuses to yield to Manfred's reprehensible plan. But once she escapes into the depths of the castle, it becomes clear that Manfred isn't the only threat. As Isabella loses herself in the seemingly endless hallways below, voices reverberate from the walls and spectres wander through the dungeons. Otranto appears to be alive, and it's seeking revenge for the sins of the past.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781464215377
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 February 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press
Contributors:
- Edited by Leslie S. Klinger
- Edited by Eric J. Guignard
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 353g
Pages: 320
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