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The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole ...

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The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole audiobook. Genre: horror On the eve of his son Conrad's wedding, Prince Manfred of the Castle of Otranto is shaken by a grotesque and seemingly impossible catastrophe that shatters his plans for securing his family's rule. Convinced that an ancient prophecy threatens his claim, Manfred becomes desperate to control Otr ... Show More
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