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The Shilling Shockers: Stories of Terror from the Gothic Bluebooks

Shilling Shockers ([Gollancz fantasy and macabre])

Penned By Peter Haining
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The Shilling Shockers: Stories of Terror from the Gothic Bluebooks

Shilling Shockers ([Gollancz fantasy and macabre])

Penned By Peter Haining
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CONTENTS:13 • Introduction (The Shilling Shockers) • essay by Peter Haining21 • The Vindictive Monk, or, The Fatal Ring • (1802) • short story by Isaac Crookenden32 • The Mysterious Novice; or, Convent of the Grey Penitents • (1809) • novelette by Sarah Wilkinson61 • Captive of the Banditti: A Terrific Tale Concluded • (1801) • short story by Nathan Drake and A. N. Other [as by Dr. Nathan Drake and A. N. Other]72 • The Spectre Mother: or, The Haunted Tower • (1800) • short story by Anonymous94 • The Life and Horrid Adventures of the Celebrated Dr Faustus • (1810) • novelette by Anonymous117 •  The Bluebook Illustrations • (1978) • interior artwork by uncredited123 • The Old Tower of Frankenstein • (1812) • short story by Anonymous127 • The Bride of the Isles: A Tale Founded on the Popular Legend of the Vampire • (1820) • novelette by J. R. Planché? [as by Anonymous]152 • The Lunatic and His Turkey: A Tale of Witchcraft • (1802) • short story by Anonymous157 • The Severed Arm: or, The Wehr-wolf of Limousin • (1820) • short story by Anonymous170 • Five Hundred Years Hence! • short story by D181 • Bibliography (The Shilling Shockers) • (1978) • essay by uncredited

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Peter Haining is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Peter Haining enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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