From the literary world of Horace Walpole: the indispensable founder of the Gothic Novel and author of the landmark
The Castle of Otranto
comes a passionate and fatalistic tale of ancient rivalry and dark romance.
Maddalena - Or, the Fate of the Florentines
is set in the treacherous, romantic, and politically charged atmosphere. The story centers on Maddalena, a young woman whose life and love is caught between her husband's and his friend, an alchemist. Set against a backdrop of sinister palaces, whispered conspiracies, and dramatic revelations, the narrative is a classic Gothic melodrama of doomed love, vengeful fate, and the chilling belief that the past holds unavoidable power over the present.
This tale is an essential read for fans of classic Gothic fiction, historical melodrama, and those who wish to explore the full range of work influenced by the genre's great progenitor, Horace Walpole.