Review of Bungay Castle in Dark Realms Magazine

Bungay Castle by Elizabeth Bonhote Edited by Curt Herr Zittaw Press ($14.95) Trade Paperback

Editor Curt Herr invites readers to rediscover a 200-year-old treasure, as he guides us on an exploration of a lesser-known but no less classic tale of gothic romance and mystery in Bungay Castle. Herr, a teacher of gothic literature, explains in his eloquent introduction that this novel, like the castle for which it was named, was "built to last." Herr points out that author Elizabeth Bonhote's reversal of gender stereotypes concept for an 18th century female writer contemporary feminist roles. Herr also footnotes the text throughout for more academic study of its importance since the novel was first published in 1796. The lovely heroine of Bungay Castle is Roseline, a young woman who seeks more to life than what is expected of her. Accompanied by her brother Edwin, she sets out to investigate ghostly sounds emanating from the castle's ancient dungeons. There they discover a true horror from their family's past tragedy, and despair. A must-read for students and fans of gothic literature, Bungay Castle is a prime example of the subtle unease and suspense of the genre.

Christine Filipak
Dark Realms Magazine
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