In The Mysteries of Udolpho, Annette tells Emily that the previous owner of Udolpho went missing.
Which excerpt from The Mysteries of Udolpho most effectively contributes to the apprehensive tone of their conversation?
a) Annette whispered in hushed tones, 'Did you hear about the disappearance of the previous owner? It's said that Udolpho holds secrets darker than the night.
b) Emily's heart raced as Annette revealed, 'The previous owner vanished without a trace, leaving behind whispers of ghostly apparitions haunting the halls of Udolpho.
c) Annette's voice trembled as she disclosed, 'They say the last owner of Udolpho disappeared into thin air, his fate sealed by the mysteries lurking within its walls.
d) With a fearful glance around, Annette murmured, 'The former lord of Udolpho vanished mysteriously, swallowed by the shadows of the castle, never to be seen again.
