The Haunted Bookshop

The Haunted Bookshop is a book by Christopher Morley, first published in 1919. This charming literary mystery returns readers to the eccentric world of Roger Mifflin, the passionate bookseller first introduced in Morley’s earlier novel about the traveling book wagon. Now settled in Brooklyn with his practical and capable wife Helen McGill, Mifflin runs a second-hand bookshop packed with unusual volumes, strong opinions about literature, and an endless stream of curious visitors.

When a young advertising man named Aubrey Gilbert becomes fascinated by the shop and its owner, he is gradually drawn into a strange series of events involving coded messages hidden inside books, suspicious customers, and a conspiracy that seems far larger than the quiet bookshop suggests. As Gilbert, Mifflin, and Helen begin piecing together the clues, what starts as literary curiosity becomes a suspenseful investigation.

Blending humor, bookish philosophy, and intrigue, this classic novel celebrates the love of reading while delivering an engaging early twentieth-century mystery. Christopher Morley, a noted essayist and journalist, fills the story with witty reflections on literature, the publishing world, and the power of books to shape lives. A delightful mix of cozy mystery, literary fiction, and adventure, The Haunted Bookshop remains a favorite among readers who enjoy classic mysteries set in atmospheric bookstores.