CASTLE OF OTRANTO (OXFORD WORLDS CLASSICS) (PB)

In a faraway medieval realm, Manfred, an arrogant and evil prince, rules with an iron fist. Banishing his wife to the castle dungeon, he plans to wed the lovely Isabella, fiancée of his recently deceased son. The prince's plans are foiled, however, when a well-meaning peasant helps the young woman escape. Grisly, supernatural events follow, and further aid in fulfilling a prophecy that spells doom for the prince. One of the first and greatest of Gothic novels, this thrilling tale ranks among the most influential books in literary history.