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.
Koenigsmark the Robber
Author: H.J Sarrett; Publication: 1803
In this chapbook set 1600’s Germany and featuring murder, magic, and maniacs, a knight and his lover may never be reunited while the town’s robbers are still on the loose.
Rose Sommerville
Author: Ellen T.; Publication: 1846
A tale of love, murder, and regret, this novel published by Edward Lloyd revolves around an innocent, beautiful girl marrying a man who has a very dark past.
Ravensdale
Author: Ellen T.; Publication: 1847
A tale of two sisters and intersecting love stories that cross societal boundaries, this book follows romances that ultimately lead to madness, disparity, and fatality.
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.
