Horace Walpole 
The Castle of Otranto 

One of the earliest gothic novels, ‘The Castle of Otranto’ is the story of the Prince of Otranto, who out of concern for carrying on his lineage attempts to marry off his son to a young girl by the name of Isabella. When a tragic accident kills the Prince’s son, a series of eerie events are set in motion. ‘The Castle of Otranto’ is a chilling gothic masterpiece that will be enjoyed by any fan of the genre.