\"[A] mixture of dungeons, prisons, storms, shipwrecks, and murders . . . displays considerable ingenuity . . . uncommonly strong.\" - Monthly Literary Recreations (1807) \"[K]eeps up the attention and interests the feelings in a manner that is not very common.\" - Literary Journal (Oct. 1806) The Castle of Berry Pomeroy, reduced to ruins in the early 1700s, has long been recognized as one of the most haunted places in Britain. It is said that the ghost of Margaret Pomeroy, starved to death in a dungeon by her sister Eleanor, still inhabits the castle today. In The Castle of Berry Pomeroy (1806), Edward Montague adapts the legends surrounding the castle into a Gothic tale of horror, jealousy, and revenge. Lady Elinor de Pomeroy, envious that her sister Matilda has won possession of the castle and the love of the handsome De Clifford, decides to have her murdered. She enlists the aid of Father Bertrand, one of the blackest villains ever to appear in a Gothic novel. But Matilda's death is just the beginning. Her spectre returns to haunt the castle, bringing terror to Elinor and Bertrand, whose ambition and fear lead them to commit more and more murders. The body count rises and the horror increases, but will Matilda's ghost lead to the discovery and punishment of the villains? A cleverly told story and one of the few Gothic novels to achieve an authentically medieval atmosphere, The Castle of Berry Pomeroy was the first novel by Edward Montague (The Demon of Sicily, Legends of a Nunnery). Originally published by the infamous Minerva Press, Montague's novel is reprinted here for the first time since 1892.
Berry Pomeroy Castle is one of the most haunted castles in England. A white lady, a blue lady and a smiling cavalier are just three of the many ghosts that haunt this spooky ruin.
Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.
Berry Pomeroy Castle is one of the most haunted castles in England. A white lady, a blue lady and a smiling cavalier are just three of the many ghosts that haunt this spooky ruin.
Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.
Berry Pomeroy Castle, a haunted Tudor mansion in South Devon, is full of ghosts, Guest writer CHRIS HALL reveals
Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.
Berry Pomeroy Castle, late 15th century ruin, one of the most haunted castles in Britain - thanks to the blue and white ladies.
19thC, Frith, F. Berry Pomeroy Castle, Mill 3625
19thC, Frith, F. Berry Pomeroy Castle, Mill 3625
Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.
I love a good ghost story. Berry Pomeroy Castle is rumoured to be the most haunted castle in England. When I heard this, I just had to visit!
St Mary's church, Berry Pomeroy - the Seymour monument (detail 1)
19thC, Frith, F. Berry Pomeroy Castle 786
I love a good ghost story. Berry Pomeroy Castle is rumoured to be the most haunted castle in England. When I heard this, I just had to visit!
Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.
A ruined castle has more than its fair share of legends and ghost stories.
19thC, Frith, F. Berry Pomeroy Castle, Guardroom 3590
Berry Pomeroy Castle - Margaret's Tower - White Lady ghost
Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.
I love a good ghost story. Berry Pomeroy Castle is rumoured to be the most haunted castle in England. When I heard this, I just had to visit!
Thomas Girtin, who died aged just 27, was a friend of J.M.W. Turner — and regarded by many as more gifted. Specialist Harriet Drummond tells us why
