A Sicilian Romance (Unabridged)

Written by Ann Radcliffe

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

The salty spray kissed Isabella's tear-stained cheeks as she watched the sun bleed crimson into the Sicilian sky. Below, the waves crashed against the jagged cliffs, mirroring the turmoil in her heart. Betrothed to a cruel lord for power, her love for the dashing Marco was forbidden. Tonight, under the cloak of darkness, they planned a desperate escape. But amidst the scent of jasmine and the haunting melody of a lone lute, a chilling shriek shattered the night. Would love conquer the shadows that clung to the ancient castle walls, or would Isabella become another tragic heroine whispered on the wind?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Falcon Press
• Release date: Mar 23, 2022
• ISBN: 9798868787478

Ann Radcliffe

Ann Radcliffe (1764-1823) was an English novelist. Born in London, she moved with her family to Bath in 1772 and was known as a shy girl in her youth. In 1787, she married Oxford graduate William Radcliffe, who owned and edited the English Chronicle. While he worked late to supervise the publication of the evening paper, Ann remained at home working on stories for her own entertainment. Eventually, with William’s encouragement, she began publishing her novels and soon became one of the bestselling writers of her time. Recognized as a pioneering author of Gothic fiction, Radcliffe first found acclaim with The Romance of the Forest (1791) and published her magnum opus, The Mysteries of Udolpho, just three years later. By the end of the eighteenth century, Radcliffe found herself at odds with the growing popularity of Gothic fiction and withdrew from public life almost entirely. While several biographers, including Christina Rossetti and Walter Scott, have attempted to piece together the story of her life, a lack of written correspondence and her overall pension for privacy have made her a figure whose mystery mirrors that of her novels.