Dragonwyck
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First published in 1944, this national bestseller was made into a major motion picture starring Gene Tierney and Vincent Price in 1946. A classic gothic romance, the story features an 18-year-old Miranda Wells who falls under the spell of a mysterious old mansion and its equally fascinating master.
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Not as Gothic as I was lead to believe from the description, Anya Seton weaves some Gothic elements such as the brooding mansion into more of a straightforward historical romance novel describing how tenant farmers rebelled against landowners as the heroine is swept off her feet by the brooding landowner. The historical parts are quite interesting and the depictions of Nicholas and Miranda seemed well handled. It reminded me a little of GWTW crossed with Rebecca. A little dated, but the plot moves along nicely and it was an enjoyable holiday read.
