First published in 1944, Dragonwyck is a classic gothic romance that tells the story of an 18-year-old Miranda Wells. She falls under the spell of a mysterious old mansion and its equally fascinating master.

Tired of her mundane life of churning butter and weeding the garden, Miranda is thrilled by an invitation to the upstate New York estate of her distant relative, the intriguing Nicholas Van Ryn. Her passion is ignited by the icy fire of Nicholas, the last of the Van Ryns, and the luxury of Dragonwyck, a way of life she has only dreamed of.

Dressed in satin and lace, Miranda becomes part of Dragonwyck, with its Gothic towers and flowering gardens, acres of tenant farms, and dark, terrible secrets. This compelling novel paints a marvelous portrait of a country torn between freedom and feudal traditions; a country divided between the very wealthy and the very poor.

The poor tenant farmers at Dragonwyck, the European royalty who visit, and American icons such as Edgar Allan Poe, Herman Melville, and the Astors are vividly brought to life. This is a heart-stopping story of a remarkable woman, her breathtaking passions, and the mystery and terror that await her in the magnificent hallways of Dragonwyck.