Castle of Wolfenbach
Sep 2026 · Edicions Perelló
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The Castle of Wolfenbach (1793) tells the story of Matilda Weimar, a young woman who, fleeing a man who threatens her safety and freedom, seeks refuge in an ancient German castle surrounded by unsettling rumors. There she discovers forbidden rooms, secret passages, and the presence of a mysterious woman whose story appears to be connected to terrible events from the past. As Matilda attempts to uncover the castle's secrets, she becomes entangled in a web of persecution, hidden identities, and unexpected revelations. Featuring all the characteristic elements of early Gothic fiction —gloomy castles, family secrets, danger, mystery, and powerful passions—, Eliza Parsons creates a gripping tale of suspense and adventure centered on women struggling to escape violence and determine their own destinies.
The Castle of Wolfenbach (1793) tells the story of Matilda Weimar, a young woman who, fleeing a man who threatens her safety and freedom, seeks refuge in an ancient German castle surrounded by unsettling rumors. There she discovers forbidden rooms, secret passages, and the presence of a mysteriou...
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Eliza Parsons (1739–1811) was an English novelist best known for her Gothic fiction published in the late eighteenth century. After enduring severe financial and family difficulties, she turned to writing as a means of support and developed a prolific literary career. Her best-known novels include The Castle of Wolfenbach and The Mysterious Warning, both among the famous "horrid novels" mentioned by Jane Austen in Northanger Abbey. Characterized by mystery, family secrets, persecution, and heroines confronted with dangerous circumstances, her work holds a significant place in the origins and development of English Gothic fiction.
Eliza Parsons (1739–1811) was an English novelist best known for her Gothic fiction published in the late eighteenth century. After enduring severe financial and family difficulties, she turned to writing as a means of support and developed a prolific literary career. Her best-known novels includ...
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