“Madeline (said the Countess in a solemn voice), in my concern for your father, I spoke unguardedly; and I already repent having… — Regina Maria Roche Father Copy Share Image
“Fatigued by her journey, the Countess soon after supper proposed retiring to rest; a proposal extremely agreeable to Madeline, whose spirits still… — Regina Maria Roche Copy Share Image
Admonition never sinks so deeply on the heart as in the hour of trial; young, amiable as you are, life teems, I… — Regina Maria Roche Admonition Copy Share Image
a deviation from propriety scarcely ever escapes punishment. — Regina Maria Roche Conventions Copy Share Image
“Lady Dunreath, in the meantime, suffered torture; after she had seen Malvina turned from the abbey, she returned to her apartment; it… — Regina Maria Roche Gothic-fiction Copy Share Image
“The lawn gently sloped to a winding stream, so clear as perfectly to reflect the beautiful scenery of heaven, now glowing with… — Regina Maria Roche Flowers Copy Share Image
The youthful heart is ready to believe what it wishes will happen. — Regina Maria Roche Believe Copy Share Image
“...Leaning on her maid, she stole through the winding galleries, and lightly descending the stairs, entered the long hall, which terminated in… — Regina Maria Roche Gothic-fiction Copy Share Image
“The dreadful explanation lord Mortimer now found himself under a necessity of giving; the shame of acknowledging he was so deceived; the… — Regina Maria Roche Present day Copy Share Image
“…They arrived when the sober grey of twilight had clad every object. Amanda viewed the dark and stupendous edifice, the gloom of… — Regina Maria Roche History Copy Share Image
