The White Cottage of the Valley
Author: Sarah Scudgell Wilkinson; Publication: 1800s
In this tale set in the South of France, follow Emma de Villeroy as she navigates her mysterious marriage, and the truth about her bloodline.
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!
The Round Tower
The Round Tower, Or the Mysterious Witness: An Irish Legendary Tale of the Sixth Century Author: Charlotte Frances BarrettPublisher: Tegg and CastlemanPublication […]
The Twin Sisters
The Twin Sisters; or, Two Girls of Nineteen: Being the Interesting Adventures of Sophia and Charlotte Melford. An Affecting Narrative Author: UnknownPublisher: […]
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.
Rayland Hall
Author: Unknown; Publication: 1810
In this plagiarized version of The Old Manor House by Charlotte Smith, Orlando Somerville endures war, poverty, and two transatlantic voyages to be reunited with England, his lover, and a rightful inheritance.
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.
