The Romance of the Forest

The De la Motte family fled Paris to escape their cold-blooded creditors.  They never expected to become the guardians for the young Adeline, an orphan with a mysterious past and a trinket she claimed was from her late mother. 

Pursued by the lascivious Marquis, the family takes shelter in an abandoned abbey deep in the dark forest.  Can they withstand the advances of the wicked Marquis and escape their past?  And what of their new ward, the young Adeline?  Dark secrets will reveal themselves as the truth of her past and theirs intertwine.

 

“The Romance of the Forest” is a must-read for anyone interested in Gothic fiction.  First published in 1791, “The Romance of the Forest” is largely considered to be the genesis of modern Gothic fiction. 

In addition to its captivating story, this book is interspersed with many quotes and pieces of beautiful poetry from literary masters such as Shakespeare, Horace Walpole, Wharton, Beattie, and others.