Is Gothic literature dead?

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The historical gothics that are set in mansions and castles are rare, but occasionally a few get published, mostly with spine labels of "Historical Romance." You have to read the book descriptions carefully to find these. I doubt very much that the historical gothic will have a resurgence in popularity. I've been waiting over 35 years for it to regain popularity. I don't foresee current or later generations seeking its revival, as most of them don't read well, if at all, and if they do read, they are too grounded in the present and are looking toward the future, rather than the past.

I find that very depressing, because those are my favorites. I've been waiting as well, though no where near as long. In the meantime, I've been trying to read other romantic suspense/gothic novels. Since you have been reading longer, I would appreciate any recommendations for historical gothics that you have read and enjoyed. I started a thread on it, but have had few suggestions.

Part of the fun in reading fiction is the suspension of reality. If all you want is the present or future, you don't get to suspend some of that reality. Everything present in today's world would be represented in the book somehow. Just as a small example, I enjoy reading the older mysteries because they didn't have the modern day gadgets that, to me, lessen the intensity of suspense. They may increase action but when information is transmitted so rapidly, the angst of not knowing is lost.