The Round Tower
The Round Tower, Or the Mysterious Witness: An Irish Legendary Tale of the Sixth Century Author: Charlotte Frances BarrettPublisher: Tegg and CastlemanPublication […]
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: […]
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 Affecting History of Louisa
Author: Unknown; Publication: 1804
Inspired by a George Henry Glasse translation, this chapbook connects the life of Louisa, a deranged wanderer of Bourton, England, to her greatest loss—the social denial of her identity as the German Emperor’s daughter.
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.
Fatal Vows
Author: Unknown; Publication: 1810
Backdropped against the outskirts of Italy, a complicated web of family, loyalty, and betrayal spirals a noble family into conspiracy and murder.
Lucretia
Author: Frederic Chamberlain; Publication: Unknown
In this chapbook, a beautiful young lady is rescued from a group of murderous banditti by her father.
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.
