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William Harrison Ainsworth (1805 - 1882) was an English historical novelist born in Manchester. Jack Sheppard is a novel serially published in Bentley's Miscellany from 1839 to 1840. It is a historical romance and a Newgate novel based on the real life of the 18th-century criminal Jack Sheppard. Old St. Paul's is a novel serially published in 1841. It is a historical romance that describes the events of the Great Plague of London and the Great Fire of London. Jack Sheppard, Old St Paul's, and The Lancashire Witches are regarded as his most successful novels. In this book: Old Saint Paul'S, A Tale of the Plague and the Fire The Lancashire Witches - A Romance of Pendle Forest Jack Sheppard - A Romance
William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) gained fame as the author of Rookwood, a novel about Dick Turpin. This is the third volume of his collection of historical romances.
Jack Shepard, A Romance, a chronicle set during three decades of the early 1700s, was first published in 1839 and is ranked among the finest of Ainsworth's creations.
All happened precisely as Charles had foreseen. Not another shot was fired by the Republicans. The Royalists encamped quietly on the hill. But though no apprehensions were entertained of an attack, those within Fort Royal were kept on the alert throughout the night.
William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) gained fame as the author of Rookwood, a novel about Dick Turpin. The Star-Chamber is one of his popular historical romances.
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William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) was an English historical novelist. His notable works include "The Lancashire Witches," Rookwood," and "The Star Chamber.
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