Oswick, The Bold Outlaw

Author: Unknown; Publication: 1802

In this tale of violence, manipulation, and deceit, an outlaw attempts to evade capture and his destined fate. Will poetic justice be served or will evil continue to reign?

Manfredi; or, The Mysterious Hermit

Author: Unknown; Publication: c. 1790s

A plagiarism of Sarah Lansdell’s “Manfredi, Baron St. Osmund,” this chapbook features romance, betrayal, and an Italian hermit who is more courageous and honorable than he seems.

The Female Bluebeard

Author: Eugene Sue; Publication: 1845

In this Eugène Sue novel, the Female Bluebeard is believed to have killed her past three husbands and now has three lovers: a pirate captain, a hide dealer, and a cannibal.