Ann Ward Radcliffe

A Sicilian Romance Ann Ward Radcliffe

First published in 1790, A Sicilian Romance is a gothic novel by best-selling author Ann Radcliffe. The villainous Marquis of Mazzini returns to his original Castle after a long absence when he one of his servants, Vincent, passes way. His daughters, Julia and her sister Emillia, live there under the guidance and love of their carer Madame de Menon as their mother has died. He brings with him his second wife the Marchioness and his son, Ferdinand, who becomes quite close to his sisters (especially Julia.) From there, we follow Julia, the more interesting sister, and watch as her quiet and happy life gets turned upside down.