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A Sicilian Romance

A Sicilian Romance

by Radcliffe, Ann Ward, 1764-1823

BookID: 7371

Language:English

Reading Level:Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Copyright Status:Public domain in the USA.

Sicily (Italy) -- FictionGothic fiction

Description

"A Sicilian Romance" by Ann Ward Radcliffe is a gothic novel published in 1790. The story follows the Mazzini family's dark secrets through the eyes of Julia, a young noblewoman forced to marry against her will. As she flees from her father and an unwanted suitor, she discovers hidden passages, seemingly haunted castle chambers, and shocking truths about her family's past. Through labyrinthine corridors and dangerous pursuits, the novel weaves together romance, terror, and the sinister crimes of Sicily's aristocracy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Class:PR: Language and Literatures: English literature

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