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 […]

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 […]

Faulconstein Forest

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Faulconstein Forest. A Romantic Tale Author: Unknown Publisher: T. Hookham, Junior, and E. T. HookhamPublication Year: 1810Language: EnglishBook Dimensions: 12.3cm x 19cmPages: […]

The Dreamer’s Sure Guide

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The Dreamer’s Sure Guide: Or Dreams Clearly Explained: By Which Means Future Events Are Foretold With Great Certainty and Precision Author: UnknownPublisher: […]

Wolfstein

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

Cordelia

Cordelia, Or a Romance of Real Life Author: Sophia King FortnumPublisher: Minerva PressPublication Year: 1799Language: EnglishBook Dimensions: 11cm x 18cmPages: 212University of […]

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!

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.

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.