Tales of the Passions: Jealousy
Author: George Moore; Publication: 1811
In this English novel, an envious husband wreaks havoc until finally learning to trust his family and control his passions.
Paul and Virginia
The History of Paul and Virginia; or the Shipwreck Author: Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-PierrePublisher: T. Maiden, Ann LemoinePublication Year: 1802Language: EnglishBook Dimensions: […]
The Monastery of St. Mary
The Monastery of St. Mary: Or, the White Maid of Avenel. A Scottish Tale. Author: Emilia Grossett Publisher: J. Bailey Publication Year: […]
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 Recluse of the Woods
Author: Unknown; Publication: 1809
In this chapbook set in the county of Sussex and featuring royalty and forbidden love, one intriguing romance revolves around an Earl’s daughter and a mysterious man’s son who live alone in the woods.
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.
Edward and Eleonora
Author: Frederic Chamberlain; Publication: 1804–24
This chapbook demonstrates how a farmer’s generosity leads to the reunion of two long lost family members, as well as the spark of a fated romance.
The Alpine Wanderers
Author: A. Brown; Publication: Unknown
In this chapbook, discover dark family secrets and old rivalries in a tale of love, revenge, and deception set in the Italian countryside.
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.
