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 […]

Ethelinda

Ethelinda: Or, the Fair Maid of the Inn. An Interesting Tale Author: UnknownPublisher: Ann Lemoine and J. RoePublication Year: 1812Language: EnglishBook Dimensions: […]

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 […]

The Mystery of the Black Convent

An Interesting Spanish Tale of the Eleventh Century Author: UnknownPublisher: A. NeilPublication Year: 1806Language: EnglishBook Dimensions: 10cm x 18cmPages: 36University of Virginia […]

Manuel: A Tragedy

Manuel: A Tragedy, in Five Acts: As Performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane Author: Charles Robert MaturinPublisher: William ClowesPublication Year: 1817Language: EnglishBook […]

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.

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 Convent Spectre

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.