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.
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 Three Ghosts of the Forest
Author: Unknown; Publication: 1803
In this authorless chapbook, jealousy, secrecy, kidnapping, and murder erupt as Orlando pursues romance with Isabella, Octavia, and Adela—three sisters.
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.
