Sign in Subscribe

Zofloya by Charlotte Dacre

The year 1806 marked a turning point in Gothic fiction, a moment when the genre began to turn its gaze inward, away from crumbling castles and toward the…

Zofloya by Charlotte Dacre
Image generated by AI model Z-Image Turbo

Runtime: 11 hr 46 min · Watch the full audiobook on YouTube · Subscribe to Ion Books

The year 1806 marked a turning point in Gothic fiction, a moment when the genre began to turn its gaze inward, away from crumbling castles and toward the dark corridors of the human psyche. Charlotte Dacre’s *Zofloya* stands as a testament to this shift, offering a narrative that is less about external monsters and more about the terrifying potential within ourselves. Written by an author who navigated a turbulent literary landscape under various pseudonyms, Dacre crafted a story that challenged contemporary sensibilities with its unflinching portrayal of female ambition and moral decay. The novel’s protagonist, Victoria, possesses a fierce intelligence and a pride that isolates her from the protective bonds of family and society. As she navigates a world of aristocratic intrigue and emotional coldness, she finds herself drawn into a relationship with Zofloya, a figure whose calm demeanor masks a profound and shadowy influence. This dynamic invites us to consider the nature of temptation and the subtle ways in which pride can erode virtue.

Summary generated by AI model Qwen 3

Public domain & narration

Zofloya was first published in 1806. Works first published before 1931 are in the public domain in the United States, so the text is free to read, share and adapt. The text comes from The University of Adelaide Library.

The narration is the LibriVox recording read by 10 volunteer readers, including Deon Gines, Neala and Lynda Marie Neilson. LibriVox volunteers dedicate their recordings to the public domain.

Ion Books adds the synchronized scrolling text and video, so you can read along while you listen, for free.

Full Playlist

Watch the full playlist on YouTube

Full Videos

YouTube Short

Watch the Short (video generated by AI)

Sleep Edition

A slower-paced, warm-lit version of this audiobook on the IonNocturne channel — designed for bedtime listening, with the same scrolling text on a sleep-friendly palette.

Watch the full sleep playlist on YouTube

Sleep parts:

Sleep Short (video generated by AI)

Subscribe to IonNocturne for nightly sleep audiobooks.

Chapters

  1. Chapter 1 (11:48) · watch
  2. Chapter 2 (13:37) · watch
  3. Chapter 3 (25:54) · watch
  4. Chapter 4 (14:00) · watch
  5. Chapter 5 (25:15) · watch
  6. Chapter 6 (39:25) · watch
  7. Chapter 7 (18:02) · watch
  8. Chapter 8 (33:31) · watch
  9. Chapter 9 (17:36) · watch
  10. Chapter 10 (12:05) · watch
  11. Chapter 11 (16:29) · watch
  12. Chapter 12 (36:40) · watch
  13. Chapter 13 (18:02) · watch
  14. Chapter 14 (22:18) · watch
  15. Chapter 15 (21:13) · watch
  16. Chapter 16 (16:02) · watch
  17. Chapter 17 (14:40) · watch
  18. Chapter 18 (15:07) · watch
  19. Chapter 19 (13:12) · watch
  20. Chapter 20 (24:52) · watch
  21. Chapter 21 (22:17) · watch
  22. Chapter 22 (22:34) · watch
  23. Chapter 23 (15:00) · watch
  24. Chapter 24 (25:11) · watch
  25. Chapter 25 (12:01) · watch
  26. Chapter 26 (12:30) · watch
  27. Chapter 27 (23:42) · watch
  28. Chapter 28 (34:38) · watch
  29. Chapter 29 (25:40) · watch
  30. Chapter 30 (28:01) · watch
  31. Chapter 31 (29:55) · watch
  32. Chapter 32 (19:53) · watch
  33. Chapter 33 (25:17) · watch

Full text

This work is too long to show on one page. Read it on The University of Adelaide Library · download ebook.txt

Sources

Raw pipeline data (admin)