The Castle of Otranto (Deluxe Library Edition)

The narrative centers on Manfred, the lord of the castle, who faces turmoil when his son Conrad dies on the day of his wedding to Princess Isabella. Convinced that this tragedy signals the onset of a prophecy predicting his ruin, Manfred seeks to prevent his fate by planning to marry Isabella himself. As the princess escapes his grasp, Manfred's relentless pursuit unfolds, highlighting themes of ambition, desperation, and the supernatural forces at play in his life.