The Fiery Castle

The Fiery Castle, or, Sorcerer Vanquished: A Romance: Relating the Wonderful Adventures of a Female Knight, in Which Is Described Her Attack […]

The Castle Spectre; or, Family Horrors

Author: Sarah Scudgell Wilkinson; Publication: 1807

Set in Scotland, England, and Italy, this chapbook is a complicated tale of vengeance, violence, and long-lost love. And there’s a ghost!

The Twin Sisters

The Twin Sisters; or, Two Girls of Nineteen: Being the Interesting Adventures of Sophia and Charlotte Melford. An Affecting Narrative Author: UnknownPublisher: […]

Paul and Virginia

The History of Paul and Virginia; or the Shipwreck Author: Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-PierrePublisher: T. Maiden, Ann LemoinePublication Year: 1802Language: EnglishBook Dimensions: […]

The Monastery of St. Mary

The Monastery of St. Mary: Or, the White Maid of Avenel. A Scottish Tale. Author: Emilia Grossett Publisher: J. Bailey Publication Year: […]

The Mystic Tower

Author: Unknown; Publication: 1800

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

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.

Stories of the Ship

Author: Unknown; Publication: 1807

A collection of stories related to the sea and sailors, this chapbook includes humorous anecdotes as well as adventurous tales of heroic resilience.

Arthur and Mary

Author: John Corry; Publication: 1803

A tale of adventure, romance, and friendship, this chapbook follows a protagonist’s escape from political persecution, and later follows the story of distant lovers.

Feudal Days

Author: Unknown; Publication: 1820s

Set in England, this chapbook features a disgraced outlaw obsessed with his rival’s daughter and a religious Prior determined to right the characters on the path of piety.