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The Castle of Otranto

The Castle of Otranto( )
Author: Walpole, Horace
Series title:Timeless Classics Ser.
ISBN:978-1-910343-83-8
Publication Date:Aug 2014
Publisher:Max Bollinger
Imprint:Urban Romantics
Book Format:Ebook
List Price:AUD $4.99
Book Description:

Conrad is crushed to death on his wedding day by a gigantic helmet that falls on him from above. Manfred, lord of the castle, terrified that his son's death signals the beginning of the end for his line, resolves to avert destruction by re-marrying himself while divorcing his current wife Hippolita, who he feels has failed to bear him a proper heir.

Book Details
Pages:102
Detailed Subjects: Fiction / Gothic
Author Biography
Walpole, Horace (Author)
Horace Walpole was born in London on September 24, 1717 and educated at Eton College and Kings College, Cambridge. Upon his return from college, Walpole was elected to Parliament and served until 1768. He was the youngest son of British Prime Minister, Robert Walpole. He was known as The Earl of Orford.

Walpole opened a private press that published his own works and that of his friends. He is well known for his Gothic romance novel, The Castle of Otranto.

Horace Walpole died in London on March 2, 1797, after which his title became extinct since he never married or had children.

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