First published in 1764, Horace Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto is considered the very first gothic novel — a tale of supernatural terror, forbidden secrets, and dark family curses. Set in a haunted medieval castle, it blends romance, tragedy, and the uncanny, establishing themes that would shape gothic literature for centuries to come.

This complete audiobook presents Walpole’s groundbreaking story in full — the origin of gothic fiction and a must-listen for anyone who loves haunted castles and mysterious destinies.

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