The Mysterious Bride

The Mysterious Bride, or The Statue Spectre Author: Unknown Publisher: T. HughesPublication Year: c. 1800–1802Language: EnglishBook Dimensions: 10.5cm x 17.5cmPages: 36 University […]

The Horrors of the Secluded Castle

The Horrors of the Secluded Castle: Or Virtue Triumphant; Containing an Interesting Narrative of the Captivity of Anna, the Fair Orphan: Including […]

Tales of Terror!: Or, More Ghosts

Tales of Terror! Or, More Ghosts. Forming a Complete Phantasmagoria. Author: UnknownPublisher: Ann Lemoine, J. RoePublication Year: 1802Language: EnglishBook Dimensions: 11cm x […]

Wolfstein

Wolfstein; or, the Mysterious Bandit. A Terrific Romance. To Which Is Added, The Bronze Statue. A Pathetic Tale. Author: UnknownPublisher: J. BaileyPublication […]

The Skeleton

The Skeleton; or, Mysterious Discovery. A Gothic Romance. Author: Isaac CrookendenPublisher: A. NeilPublication Year: 1805Language: EnglishBook Dimensions: 9.5cm x 17.75cmPages: 38University of […]

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.

Mary, the Maid of the Inn

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.

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.

The Spectre Mother

Author: John Mitchell; Publication: 1800

This chapbook begins with a mysterious murder within Rovido castle and explores revenge, true love, and crime as the ghost of the slain woman visits several characters in the story.