Most Popular Gothic Novels

Science fiction meets Gothic horror; the tragic tale of Victor Frankenstein and his monstrous creation.

Frankenstein

The definitive vampire novel—dark castles, Transylvanian myth, and Victorian paranoia.

Dracula

The first Gothic novel ever written; a medieval castle, supernatural elements, and doomed nobility.

The Castle of Otranto

A brooding tale of passion, revenge, and haunting love across the Yorkshire moors.

Wuthering Heights

Controversial and sensational; a tale of temptation, religious corruption, and demonic forces.

The Monk

Combines suspense, psychological terror, and romanticism. Set in dark castles and wild landscapes.

The Mysteries of Udolpho

Though often considered romantic, its eerie setting (Thornfield Hall), madwoman in the attic, and emotional darkness make it quintessentially Gothic.

Jane Eyre