The Mysteries of Udolpho
Radcliffe, Ann
gothic fiction
psychological horror
past tense
third limited POV
~1,265 pp
A slow-burn and dark gothic fiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding, dense, literary prose. Deeply introspective. Ends on an unresolved note. Contains notable violence, romance.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 316,134 |
| Page count | ~1,265 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | third limited |