Emmeline, the Orphan of the Castle

Published in 1788, 'Emmeline, the Orphan of the Castle' by Charlotte Turner Smith follows the life of Emmeline Mobwray, who faces adversity after being orphaned and raised in a remote castle under the care of a housekeeper. After the housekeeper's death, Emmeline becomes the target of her cousin's obsessive affections, prompting her to flee her home. The novel explores themes of female autonomy and societal constraints, making it a precursor to later feminist literature and highlighting the struggles of women in a patriarchal society.