The Heir Of Mondolfo
The Heir Of Mondolfo is a gothic short story written by Mary Shelley and published posthumously in 1877. It is one of Mary Shelley's most popular books.
We are located in a beautiful and wild land near Sorrento, belonging to the Kingdom of Naples and ruled by the monarchs of the house of Anjou. There lives a nobleman with much more wealth and influence than his neighbors. His castle, on top of a large rocky outcrop, is an impregnable fortress.
Ludovico is the second despised son of the monarch, the only son of his second wife. Ludovico falls in love with the peasant girl Viola and they both have a son. However, his life is interrupted when his older brother dies and Ludovico becomes the heir. His father, as cruel as he is proud, will not allow Ludovico not to accept the path of his legacy.
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Copyright note. The Heir Of Mondolfo by Mary Shelley is believed to be in the public domain in the United States only. It may still be copyrighted in other countries. If you are not in the United States, please check your local laws to ensure this eBook is in the public domain in your country before downloading The Heir Of Mondolfo in PDF or EPUB.
- Pages
- 32
- Reading time
- 1 hour 2 minutes
- Pace
- Intermediate
- First published
- 1877
- Language
- English
- Downloads
- 2,034
149 years later, still timely
Why Read The Heir Of Mondolfo in 2026?
Gothic airs, family claims, and feelings that refuse tidy instruction. Mary Shelley trades lightning for candlelight—quiet rooms where duty and desire argue after midnight. A moody novella for one sitting.
Today's connection
A fine bridge from romanticism to realism. It lingers on choice, inheritance, and the private weight of public names.
Candlelit tension
Atmosphere over spectacle.
Lineage & love
Claims that complicate care.
Duty vs. desire
Two truths, one decision.
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About the author
Mary Shelley
A pioneering imagination about creation, care, and responsibility in the age of making life.
