Classic Gothic Romance

A stolen rose. A cursed prince. A bargain that will change everything. 🌹 Long before the familiar fairy tale was softened for children, the story of Beauty and the Beast was darker, stranger, and far more magical. In its earliest telling, the Beast’s castle was not merely enchanted — it was a crossroads of fairy law and ancient vengeance. Beauty was not simply a merchant’s daughter, but a child hidden from a sentence written before her birth. And the curse binding the Beast was only one strand in a web of rivalries, forbidden love, and powers older than kingdoms. Drawing from ...

Stephen Norman is to inherit her father’s vast fortune and estate. She seeks to ask Leonard Everard (a wastrel) to marry her, but only to prove that she can ask a man to marry her and defy 19th-century convention which says a man can only ask a woman to marry. This sets into motion a showdown between two old rivals for her hand in marriage, as Harold An Wolf (a gentleman) is in love with her.

The original unabridged, annotated text of Emily Brontë's only novel — with a critical afterword by philosopher and writer Henry Bugalho Now a major motion picture starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, directed by Emerald Fennell — read the original novel that inspired it. "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same." On the wild Yorkshire moors, where the wind howls and the heath stretches to the horizon, a foundling named Heathcliff is brought into the Earnshaw household. What follows is one of the most intense, haunting, and unforgettable stories in English ...

Step into the moors with a fresh perspective in "Wuthering Heights: Adapted for Modern Readers." This edition invites you to experience Emily Brontë's timeless tale with contemporary typography and a streamlined format. Lightly clarified language makes the classic narrative accessible without losing its original tone and intensity. Discover Heathcliff and Catherine's turbulent world through a lens that resonates with today's readers, ensuring the haunting beauty of the story is both engaging and comprehensible. Set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, "Wuthering Heights" explores ...

Audible presents a special edition of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde narrated by Richard Armitage. With Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Richard Armitage tells the story of a conflicted man who seeks a remedy to free the monster inside him from the clutches of his conscience. Following his celebrated performance of David Copperfield, Armitage delivers another powerhouse performance as the narrator of this Gothic tale.

Read the story that inspired the 2026 film starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi — the complete tale, retold for modern readers "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same." You know the story. Or you think you do. On the wild Yorkshire moors, a foundling named Heathcliff and a girl named Catherine form a bond so fierce it will destroy everyone it touches — and outlast death itself. But you've never read it like this. Wuthering Heights in One Hour is a complete literary adaptation of Emily Brontë's masterpiece — not a summary, not a study guide, but the full story ...

Original critical afterword on the novel's hidden structures Biographical essay on Charlotte Brontë's life Historical context of Victorian England Charlotte Brontë's original preface to the second edition The complete text of Charlotte Brontë's masterpiece — the novel that changed the way women speak in fiction — with a critical afterword by philosopher and writer Henry Bugalho. "I am no bird, and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will." Jane Eyre is ten years old, orphaned, penniless, and locked in a red room for the crime of fighting back. From that ...

The multi million copy bestseller that has enthralled generations of readers. A haunting tale of obsessive love. A mesmerizing psychological thriller. In Monte Carlo, our unnamed heroine is swept off her feet by the dashing widower Maxim de Winter and his sudden proposal of marriage. Orphaned...

Step into the timeless world of "Jane Eyre," now adapted for modern readers. This refreshed edition retains Charlotte Brontë's captivating narrative while offering a more accessible reading experience with contemporary typography and lightly clarified language. The enduring tale of resilience and self-discovery is now easier to navigate, making it perfect for both first-time readers and those revisiting a classic with a modern twist. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, "Jane Eyre" explores themes of love, independence, and morality with emotional depth and intensity. Follow ...

El padre de Cathy adopta a Heathcliff cuando era un niño hambriento. El niño enseguida se gana el corazón del Padre y de Cathy, sin embargo, Hindley hermano de Cathy lo odia por celos. Cuando el padre muere, Hindley obliga a Heathcliff a trabajar como peón del establo, y este acepta todo tipo de humillaciones por estar cerca de su amada.

Heathcliff was to serve as the name for the ragged orphan whom Mr. Earnshaw found abandoned in the streets of Liverpool and took home to live with his own children, Cathy and Hindley, at Wuthering Heights. The stormy life of the mysterious Heathcliff, his love for Cathy and his relationships with the people who lived at Wuthering Heights and at nearby Thrushcross Grange make up Emily Bronte's classic novel.

Cumbres borrascosas, la épica historia de Catherine y Heathcliff, situada en los sombríos y desolados páramos de Yorkshire, constituye una asombrosa visión metafísica del destino, la obsesión, la pasión y la venganza.

Daphne du Maurier's classic novel of lust, suspicion, and obsession that inspired major motion picture starring Rachel Weisz and Sam Claflin. Orphaned at an early age, Philip Ashley is raised by his benevolent older cousin, Ambrose. Resolutely single, Ambrose delights in Philip as his heir, and...

Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller “Compulsively readable...a gothic thriller laced with arsenic.” ––EW One of the Most Anticipated Books of 2021: CNN Newsweek Vulture PopSugar Parade BuzzFeed E!Online TimeOut Woman's Day Goodreads She...

A standalone Regency romance — part of the Austen Seasons collection of swoon-worthy retellings. Some houses are built on secrets. Some secrets refuse to stay buried. After the sudden death of Mr. Darcy’s parents, Pemberley estate has grown cold and strange, its grand halls echoing with whispers and shadows. When Elizabeth Bennet arrives to visit her newlywed sister at nearby Netherfield, she is drawn into the unsettling mystery surrounding Darcy, who is rumored to be cursed—his family bound to dark forces that demand loyalty and sacrifice. As Elizabeth and Darcy's paths intertwine, ...

Victor Hugo’s timeless tale, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," comes alive for the modern reader in this specially adapted edition. Experience the riveting drama and intricate characters through clean formatting and contemporary typography. With lightly clarified language, this version retains the original tone and essence while making the story more accessible and engaging. Delve into the heart of 15th-century Paris without the barriers of archaic expressions, ensuring a seamless reading experience.Set against the vibrant backdrop of medieval Paris, this classic narrative explores profound ...

Benedict Cumberbatch reads Franz Kafka's famous story of man-turned-insect, Metamorphosis Winner of AudioFile Earphones...

A Ghostly Excursion into the Victorian Gothic. A Tale of Obsession, Terror, and Vengeance. Welcome to Wiltshire in the autumn of 1843. Monsieur Benoit Lavarnier, toast of the Parisian art world and a man of cultured accomplishments, finds himself commissioned to paint a portrait of renowned beauty, Lady Helena Brocklington. He arrives at Shrimmingwood Hall not only with the accoutrements of his trade, but also, so it would seem, something sinister lurking in his train. Also available in the Kindle collection A Ghost Story Omnibus: Collected Ghost Stories 2016-2018, and in the Amazon ...

The New York Times best-selling series is coming to an epic conclusion—witness the beginning of the end! Written by one of the original High Republic story architects and the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Star Wars: The High Republic: Into the Dark, Star Wars: Lost Stars, and the...

The inspiration behind Lifetime’s new miniseries event, Flowers in the Attic: The Origin. Olivia dreamed of a sun-filled love, a happy life. Then she entered Foxworth Hall... V.C. Andrews' thrilling new novel spins a tale of dreadful secrets and dark, forbidden passions—of the time before...