The Children of the Abbey
Published in 1797, The Children of the Abbey is a gothic fiction and historical fiction novel by Regina Maria Roche, William D. Brewer and Morellet. Key subjects include Children, inheritance and succession, conduct of life and fathers and daughters.
5 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 78 editions. On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 587 times in the last 30 days.
At about 525 pages, most readers finish it in 9–10 hours. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free on Project Gutenberg or listen to the 27 h 46 min LibriVox audiobook.
About The Children of the Abbey
"The Children of the Abbey: A Tale" by Regina Maria Roche is a novel published in 1796. This Irish romantic tale follows siblings Amanda and Oscar Fitzalan, who are cheated out of their rightful inheritance by a forged will. Blending Gothic elements like haunted abbeys and old mansions with sentimental storytelling, the novel became a major commercial success that remained in print throughout the nineteenth century. Its popularity inspired references in works by Jane Austen and others, and reportedly sparked a wave of Amandas named after its heroine.
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Quick answers
Who wrote The Children of the Abbey?
The Children of the Abbey was written by Regina Maria Roche, William D. Brewer and Morellet and first published in 1797.
What genre is The Children of the Abbey?
It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction, Historical Fiction and Classic Love Stories.
How long is The Children of the Abbey?
The median edition has 525 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
Is The Children of the Abbey free to read?
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.
Is there a free audiobook of The Children of the Abbey?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 27 h 46 min.
What books are similar to The Children of the Abbey?
Readers who like it often enjoy Northanger Abbey, Wuthering Heights and The Picture of Dorian Gray.
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