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The Romance of the Forest by Ann Radcliffe follows the de la Motte family and their ward, Adeline, as they take refuge in an abandoned abbey. Confronted with dark secrets, threatening creditors, and the malevolent Marquis de Montalt, they endure mysterious and perilous events. Adeline's past slowly unravels, revealing a connection to deeper, dangerous intrigues that test their resolve and survival.