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Jan 2024
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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 Step into the hauntingly atmospheric world of Horace Walpole's 'The Castle of Otranto,' a masterful blend of gothic horror and romance that has captivated readers for centuries. This seminal work, often heralded as the first gothic novel, transports you to a crumbling medieval castle filled wi ... Show More
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