An absolute gothic must have. Victoria, the protaganist, inspired by her demonic lover, Zofloya, seduces, tortures and commits murder. She is truly his equal in terms of the desire for sexual and political power.

Prototype of the Gothic romance: evil medieval monk, beautiful, endangered herione and a brave, true hero. Plus some bizarre supernatural happenings. Interesting use of aerial destruction. Over the top, but compelling.

Novice Ronilda is imprisoned at the monastery by the Abbot Gondez. Orphaned Huberto, part of Robert the Bruce's entourage, rescues Ronilda from the base, depraved Abbot. Murders,abductions and Italian Inquisitors all have a part in this gothic extravaganza.

Another Valancourt Books Gothic reprint. Evil Leopold wants lovely, Ethelwina. She declines his proposal, He imprisons her in his castle in Wales. Lots of Gothic apparatus: dungeons, ghosts, druggings and a ruined tower.

Tragic love story with doomed, perverse characters and blighted love. No happy ending for Heathcliffe. But still extremely enjoyable.

A Gothic novel, published prior to Mysteries of Udolpho. Set in an oppressive past, in Roman Catholic Europe (mostly France and the Alps). We follow the trials of the heroine, Adeline, and her nemesis, the unrestrained, passionate Marquis de Montalt. The Marquis is intent upon a course of incest and murder. Fortunately, the brave hero, Theodore La Luc, comes to Adelina's aid.

The Canterbury Tales, written by Harriet and Sophia Lee. 2 Volumes. Inspired by Chaucer's Tale, snowbound travelers at an Inn relate gothic tales of terror and romance. The majority of the tales are written by Harriet Lee. Includes "The Two Emilys". Use care not to purchase Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

A Gothic satire that pre-dates Austen's Northanger Abbey. Our Heroine, Cherry Wilkinson, is a gothic novel devotee. She changes her name to Cherubina de Willoughby, and proceeds on a quest for gothic adventures. Barrett pillories the gothic style and setting. A must have. Caveat emptor: this edition includes only Vol.1.

Young Lady bends to will of those supposedly older and wiser when she refuses the offer of a poor young man. Will she have another chance at happiness? A "Lovers separated by Society" romance. Sorry, a Novel of Manners, not gothic.

A Sensation Novel with a gothic accouterments. Including a burning church, confinement in Country manors and an Asylum, false identities and burials. Even attempted murder. Laura's husband, Percival, conspires with Count Fosco to steal Laura's inheritance.

A Gothic ghost story mystery. Set in the village of Chapelizod. Late night funerals, disinterred skulls and murders, old and new. Story of the haunting of The Tiled House. Get this before it goes out of print.

More than a great movie. Corrupt French aristocrats at play and at home. Gothic passions, merciless seductions, and Madame de Merteuil's revenge on her remorseless partner/paramour Valmont. Wonderful.

Arno Press reprinted this Gothic of the Forest in 1972. It is out of print but available from private sellers. Widowed Baroness Gertrude is pursued by evil Sir Reginald. Her Companion Winifred supports his suit. Reginald behaves badly, until gothicly reproved. All ends well.

A fantastic reprint by Zittaw Press. Castle Gothic. Edward Fitzallan and servant, Michael are on the Island of Ventoliene. The haunted palace is the home of Count St.Prie. They are on the trail of Andrew Owen, a thief, seducer, poisoner and Edward's brother-in-law. Justice awaits Andrew in England, but first they must survive the Haunted Palace.

Sibella Valmont lives in isolation in a gothic castle. Her uncaring uncle Valmont has denied her education and companionship. Big mistake. Valmont's supposed natural son, Clemont, has her heart. He is disinherited and banished. Sibella must discover the family secrets in this gothic tragedy of seduction, betrayal and death.

Wieland: A religious fanatic is preyed upon by a ventriloquist, Carwin, in rural Pennsylvania. That's right, a ventriloquist. Arthur Mervyn: Arthur is ensnared by a swindler/forger during Philadephia's yellow fever epidemic. Edgar Huntly: Gothic adventure in the wilderness. Nightmares, sleepwalking and a forest haunted by ghostly Indians.

A Romance of Violence and Retribution. An early Pyncheon coveted Maule's land. Unable to buy the land, Pyncheon pursued a witchcraft accusation against Maule. Due to his efforts Maule was executed. Maule cursed Pyncheon, Pyncheon got his land and built the House. Bad news for the Pyncheons. Generations pass, a new crime has occurred. Will justice and love win out this time?

Tale of Spanish Officer, Alvaro, who conjures a demon. After various forms of shapeshifting, the demon takes the form of a woman/succubus, Biondetta. Adventures follow. I guess this is the origin of the "devil in a blue dress".

Excellent German Faustian Gothic. The monk, Medardus, is our unreliable narrator. He drinks the Elixir and finds himself driven to evil deeds. But is he the transgressor? He relates his experiences as the victim of his own murderous Doppelganger. Is Medardus a victim? Maybe. Maybe not.

A Victorian Gothic published in 1888. Set in an Anglo Ascendency Ireland. This is a story of hubris and vengeance enacted between two families; the Landowner, Conway and the Horsetrader, Walley. Current participants in a 300 year old curse.