The Castles Of Athlin And Dunbayne

The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne is a novel written by Ann Radcliffe. The story is set in Scotland during the medieval period and revolves around two rival castles, Athlin and Dunbayne. The plot follows the lives of the two main characters, Mary and Osbert, who belong to the opposing families of these castles. Mary is the daughter of the lord of Athlin, while Osbert is the son of the lord of Dunbayne. The two fall in love, but their families' feud makes it impossible for them to be together.The novel is a gothic romance that features elements of mystery, suspense, and intrigue. Radcliffe's vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and the castles themselves add to the overall atmosphere of the story. The characters are well-developed, and their emotions and motivations are explored in depth. The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne is a classic example of gothic literature and has been praised for its engaging plot and richly drawn characters.Anxious to inform the Baroness of his approaching deliverance, to assure her of his best services, to bid adieu to Laura, and to seize the last opportunity he might ever possess of disclosing to her his admiration and his love, the Earl revisited the apartments of the Baroness. She felt a lively pleasure on the prospect of his escape; and Laura, in the joy which animated her on hearing this intelligence, forgot the sorrows of her own situation; forgot that of which her heart soon reminded her--that Osbert was leaving the place of her confinement, and that she should probably see him no more.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.