The Haunted Bookshop : Christopher Morley's Mystery & Crime Fiction

The Haunted Bookshop is a 1919 novel by Christopher Morley. It has remained a popular representative of the “bibliomystery,” a mystery story set in the world of books. The Haunted Bookshop is not a novel of the supernatural. Rather, the name refers to the ghosts of the past that haunt all libraries and bookstores: “the ghosts of all great literature.”Throughout the novel Morley, through the character of Roger Mifflin, makes reference to the knowledge and wisdom that one can gain from literature. Christopher Morley was an American journalist, novelist, essayist and poet. He also produced stage productions for a few years and gave college lectures.

CONTENTS I. The Haunted Bookshop II. The Corn Cob Club III. Titania Arrives IV. The Disappearing Volume V. Aubrey Walks Part Way Home—and Rides the Rest of the Way VI. Titania Learns the Business VII. Aubrey Takes Lodgings VIII. Aubrey Goes to the Movies, and Wishes he Knew More German IX. Again the Narrative is Retarded X. Roger Raids the Ice-Box XI. Titania Tries Reading in Bed XII. Aubrey Determines to give Service that's Different XIII. The Battle of Ludlow Street XIV. The “Cromwell” Makes its Last Appearance XV. Mr. Chapman Waves His Wand