{"product_id":"the-castle-of-wolfenbach-9781513282886","title":"The Castle of Wolfenbach","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Castle of Wolfenbach\u003c\/i\u003e (1793) is a novel by Eliza Parsons. Employing themes common to the popular genre of Gothic fiction, Parsons crafts a chilling tale of murder and mystery that remains uniquely entertaining to this day. Referred to as a “horrid” novel in Jane Austen’s \u003ci\u003eNorthanger Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Castle of Wolfenbach\u003c\/i\u003e was recognized as a terrifying precursor to such classics as Ann Radcliffe’s \u003ci\u003eThe Mysteries of Udolpho\u003c\/i\u003e (1794), often considered the quintessential Gothic novel. Orphaned as a young girl, Matilda Weimar is raised by her uncle, a domineering figure whose attentions soon turn abusive. Left with no choice, Matilda flees with her trusted servant Albert. They arrive after some time in the harsh countryside at the cottage of Pierre and Jaqueline, who have only one bed and no food to offer. Desperate, Matilda and Albert make their way to the haunted Castle of Wolfenbach, where caretakers Joseph and Bertha offer to give them shelter. Although they seem hesitant, the caretakers reveal that the Count was a terrible man who left his wife and children to die in captivity and advise their unexpected guests to be gone by morning. As night falls, Matilda hears strange sounds coming from inside the castle, and sneaks up into the tower to investigate. There, she encounters a woman and her servant, who are surprised to find a stranger in their midst. Sensing their sympathy, Matilda recounts the story of her life. The next day, after Matilda and Albert have left for France, the castle burns to the ground—but its mystery remains. This edition of Eliza Parsons’ \u003ci\u003eThe Castle of Wolfenbach\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic of British horror fiction reimagined for modern readers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eliza Parsons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48286107500795,"sku":"9781513282886","price":7.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781513282886_f88c185b-6821-4e74-b3a2-ef8f79ff17da.jpg?v=1772484335","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/the-castle-of-wolfenbach-9781513282886","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}