The Recess, or, A Tale of Other Times; Volume 3 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781019415030)

First published in 1783, The Recess is a gothic novel that tells the story of two young heiresses who are imprisoned in a remote castle and uncover the dark secrets of their family history. With vivid descriptions and suspenseful plot twists, Sophia Lee's novel was praised by Jane Austen and inspired many imitations in the 19th century.

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