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The story is set in Sicily and revolves around the mysterious and often dark events surrounding the Mazzini family. The plot includes elements typical of Gothic fiction, such as secret passages, hidden chambers, and the supernatural. The narrative follows the lives of the two daughters of the Mazzini family, Julia and Emilia, as they face various trials, including romantic entanglements and encounters with the mysteries surrounding their ancestral home.Ann Radcliffe is recognized as one of the pioneers of Gothic literature, known for her skill in creating atmospheric settings, suspenseful plots, and elements of terror and the supernatural. "A Sicilian Romance" is one of her early works and contributed to establishing her reputation as a significant figure in Gothic fiction during the late 18th century.