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 ...

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 ...

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.

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...

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 ...

Three novels. Three sisters. One revolution in English fiction. This edition contains: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë — The governess who refused silence Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë — The love story that dismantled every rule of the novel Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë — The unflinching witness to what power does to the powerless Plus a 15,000-word critical afterword by Henry Bugalho — "The Brontë Sisters: Life, Literature, and Legacy" Before they were literary icons, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë were three women writing at the same table in a parsonage on the edge of the ...

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.

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 ...

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.

This fully annotated edition of "Frankenstein" includes: Two original critical afterwords (over 7,500 words) Computational lexical analysis of the 1818 text Historical essay on Mary Shelley's life and context Comparison of the 1818 and 1831 editions Original orthography of the first edition preserved Most readers have never read the real Frankenstein. The version taught in schools — the 1831 revised edition — is a domesticated text. Mary Shelley, older and burdened by grief, softened Victor's choices into the workings of fate, severed Elizabeth's blood tie to Victor, and muted the ...

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, ...

Rebecca: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! * Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again . . . The novel begins in Monte Carlo, where our heroine is swept off her feet by the dashing widower Maxim de Winter and his sudden proposal of...

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...

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