Author: Unknown; Publication: 1809
In this chapbook, an abridged version of Sarah Wilkinson’s “The Fugitive Captive,” Magdalena recounts her marriage to the mysterious Count de Ottagro and the peculiar circumstances in which she has been forced to take refuge.
Author: Unknown; Publication: 1822
Featuring themes of superstition, mental illness, and moral dilemmas, this chapbook—adapted from a Robert Southey poem—follows Mary as she uncovers her betrothed’s crimes goes mad.
Author: Unknown; Publication: 1806
In this chapbook—one of multiple versions of this tale—set in the Ottoman era, a tragic story unfolds involving family disputes and an undying jealousy leading to a family’s demise.
Author: Unknown; Publication: 1802
This chapbook—which was republished multiple times—features a tale of adventure, magic, violence, and a quest for forbidden love, all taking place in Madrid, Spain.
Author: Unknown; Publication: 1800
This chapbook contains thirteen humorous yet captivating short stories set in cities across Europe. The stories touch on a variety of themes—from romance to murder.
Author: Unknown; Publication: c. 1799
This chapbook—which was reprinted in 1801—follows Julian on his wild adventures to discover the true fate of his family and an abandoned castle.
Author: Unknown; Publication: 1804
Sometimes published with “Arabian Lovers,” this chapbook centers on a girl who must resist a man who claims to be her promised husband.
Author: Unknown; Publication: 1808
In this chapbook, two characters meet in a convent and realize, through a tale of mystery and suspense, that they have more in common than they thought.
Author: Unknown; Publication: 1804
Within the Somerset Castle and beyond, the realities of death and despair plague the forbidden love of a young couple, leading to both demise and prosperity.
Author: Unknown; Publication: 1804
In this chapbook published with “Somerset Castle” but by an unknown author, a story of romance and adultery meets murderers, mysteries, and more.
