I need 19th century era that plays in england horror/creepy books, myths, urban legend or just mystery by Dry-Personality7134 Related: Books that are essential reads for Psychological thrillers and murder mysteries Spooky houses book recs Book recommendations based on my journal entry? Dark Romantasy Recs? Books about feeling like not belonging anywhere?
Mkwdr on June 4, 2025 6:35 pm Just some thoughts … The Terror by Dan Simmons? (English expedition rather than in England though). Also Drood by same author? The Woman in Black – Susan Hill The Woman in White – Wilkie Collins
Stephanie--B on June 4, 2025 6:52 pm Dracula by Bram Stoker, although it only takes place in England partly From Hell by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell, if you are fine with graphic novels too
NemesisDancer on June 5, 2025 1:19 am You might like Laura Purcell’s books – I started with [The Whispering Muse](https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-whispering-muse/laura-purcell/9781526627209), but her most popular is probably [The Silent Companions](https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-silent-companions/laura-purcell/9781408888032) 🙂
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Just some thoughts …
The Terror by Dan Simmons? (English expedition rather than in England though). Also Drood by same author?
The Woman in Black – Susan Hill
The Woman in White – Wilkie Collins
Dracula by Bram Stoker, although it only takes place in England partly
From Hell by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell, if you are fine with graphic novels too
M.R James’ ghost stories
Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver
You might like Laura Purcell’s books – I started with [The Whispering Muse](https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-whispering-muse/laura-purcell/9781526627209), but her most popular is probably [The Silent Companions](https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-silent-companions/laura-purcell/9781408888032) 🙂