Two powerful, Highland clans battle over their land and for love and honour. This is a story about Alleyn, a low-born man on a path of righteousness and love. Considered to be one of the first Gothic love story’s, Ann Radcliffe tells a wonderful tale of the Scottish Highlands and one man’s quest for honour. The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne by Ann Ward Radcliffe is a classic gothic war story that was first published in 1789 in England. A Look Inside “Nobody likes to go near that chateau after dark.” “Never will I give my hand where my heart does not accompany it.” “Though splendour may grace happiness, virtue only can bestow it.” ― Ann Ward Radcliffe, The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne About the Book One of the first gothic tales, it is recognized for its gloomy beauty and poetic sublimity. The castles play a significant role in the story. The plot combines morality, character development, and action from the cult of sensibility in the eighteenth century. The narrative explores themes and motifs that would come to characterize Radcliffe's work, including the portrayal of naive yet courageous young women in dark and cryptic castles run by mysterious lords with horrific pasts. A Stunning Reproduction At Jon Daniels Publishing, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the best Gothic stories , of all time, words strung together with such romantic tension and literary precision, a love story novel that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the Victorian Gothic novel buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Books Specifics Original 1789 Text - Victorian Gothic Romance Literature - 5 x 8 Inches - Matte Cover - White Paper