The Castle of Otranto

In this gripping Penguin Classic, performed by Esh Alladi, the tale unfolds on the day of Conrad's wedding, where his sudden and mysterious death sets off a chain of dark events. His father, Manfred, desperate to preserve his lineage, plans to marry Conrad's fiancée despite being married himself, only to be confronted by dire supernatural omens stemming from a family curse. First published in 1764, Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto is a pioneering work of Gothic fiction, rich with suspense and supernatural intrigue that has influenced countless authors.