The Mystic Tower

Author: Unknown; Publication: 1800

This shilling-shocker, set during the Holy Wars, tells a tale of romance, murder, terror, and mystery.

Spectre of the Turret

Author: Isaac Crookenden; Publication: Unknown

This early nineteenth-century chapbook presents an intricate story about relationships and family, weaving together romance, violence, betrayal, and the actions of a supernatural force.

The Invisible Ring

Author: Unknown; Publication: 1806

In this chapbook set in the Grecian Isles, an evil magician and his accomplice stop at nothing to thwart the marriage of the beautiful Princess Evelina and her true love, Prince Valentia.

Parental Murder

Author: Unknown; Publication: 1807

Set in the Italian countryside, this chapbook sees seemingly supernatural justice dealt after a deceitful and power-hungry prince murders his father, usurps the throne, and abducts his brother’s lover.

The Last Man. A Romance in Futurity.

Author: Jean-Baptiste-François-Xavier Cousin de Grainville; Publication: 1806

In this novel, embark on a journey with the last inhabitants of the world as they navigate around the universe’s impending destruction.

Angelina

Author: Thomas Peckett Prest; Publication: 1841

A tale of murder, mystery, and forbidden love, this serialized novel of haunted ruins was published by Edward Lloyd.

Don Algonah

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.

The Castle of Montabino

Author: Sarah Wilkinson; Publication: 1810

A tale of murder, treachery and greed set in the heart of Italy, this chapbook narrates two sisters’ daring escape from the clutches of their cruel uncle.

The Haunted Castle

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.