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The Castle of Fear

  • 1974 first published
  • 176 pages
  • 6 editions

The Castle of Fear is a 1974 Victorian-set fiction and historical fiction novel by Barbara Cartland. It takes readers to England and Scotland in the Victorian era (1837–1901). Characters include Tatika Lynch, Duke Magnus of Strathcraig and Lord Crowley. It deals with Edwardian Era and Love Triangle.

12 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 6 editions.

At about 176 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Tropes

Setting

Era

Characters

  • Tatika Lynch
  • Duke Magnus of Strathcraig
  • Lord Crowley

Subjects

  • Edwardian Era
  • Historical Fiction
  • Love Triangle
  • Romance Fiction

Quick answers

Who wrote The Castle of Fear?

The Castle of Fear was written by Barbara Cartland and first published in 1974.

What genre is The Castle of Fear?

It is usually shelved as Victorian-Era Fiction and Historical Fiction.

How long is The Castle of Fear?

The median edition has 176 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Castle of Fear?

Readers who like it often enjoy Fire Storm, The River Knows and Tipping the Velvet.

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