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Ann Radcliffe's first novel is set in the Middle Ages against the melancholy beauty of mountains and rugged coasts of the Scottish Highlands, tells the story of the warring clan chieftains of Athlin and Dunbayne. One of the earliest Gothic tales (1789), it recounts low-born Alleyn's quest for love and honour, and alternates scenes of passionate feeling with breakneck pursuits. The castle itself, in all its romantic sublimity, becomes the true focal point of the novel. Long out of print, this edition makes a little-known treasure available to modern readers.
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reviewed The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne on March 05, 2016 The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne
This was Ann Radcliffe's first novel written in 1789. It is a story of two castles in Scotland who are enemies after the Dunbayne's Baron Malcolm kills the Earl of Athlin during a fight with both clans. Dunbayne is the victor & keeps fear in the Athlin Castles and all the occupants.Matilda raises her son & daughter after the Earl's death & tries to keep revenge of her husband at bay so her son will not be fallen too. Years later the son is not sure he should keep his promise to his mother not to seek justice for his father's death.Swooning, virtue & vice , sword fights, castles, dungeons & beautiful maidens are the main focus. I love this kind of book & it is fun to see how Radcliffe throws a few curves. Being familiar with her works I guessed right in on mystery but was still surprised. I enjoyed this story but it did not surpass her other novels. Worth the read for a lover of Gothic Romance
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