The story begins within the luxuriant woods and vines of Gascony and moves on into the rugged splendour of the Apennines. Descriptions of the chateau at La Vallee, crude peasant villages, and the gloomy castle of Udolpho are profoundly atmospheric. The result is a thrilling drama that is both elegant and astonishing in its insight into human nature.
The Mysteries of Udolpho, Part II
