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Gothic Fiction

Emmeline, the Orphan of the Castle

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    Charlotte Smith's Emmeline, the Orphan of the Castle is a gothic fiction novel. Readers will find themes of single women and marriage.

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    About Emmeline, the Orphan of the Castle

    "Emmeline, the Orphan of the Castle" by Charlotte Smith is a novel published in 1788. Raised by servants in her uncle's castle after her parents' deaths, Emmeline's questionable legitimacy has cost her an inheritance. When her cousin Delamere falls in love with her, she refuses his persistent proposals, seeking independence over convenience. As she navigates society's expectations, family schemes, and questions of her birth, Emmeline must determine her own path in a world where women have few choices and marriage often means surrender.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Single women
    • Gothic fiction
    • Marriage
    • Great Britain, Social life and customs, 18th century

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    Who wrote Emmeline, the Orphan of the Castle?

    Emmeline, the Orphan of the Castle was written by Charlotte Smith.

    What genre is Emmeline, the Orphan of the Castle?

    It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction.

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    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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    Readers who like it often enjoy Jane Eyre, Carmilla and Flowers in the Attic.

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