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This is a beautifully written book with fair to good poetry within. It is a loooong build to the point of great energy and excitement at Udolpho. Perhaps I'm too much of a "guy" reader, but now that there are ghosts and villains and swordfights, I'm very much engaged. I found the first 1/3 a bit slow. Also, Emily's aunt as a villain is too cunningly drawn and I thus hate her. I know, effective writing can be a curse.