William Harrison Ainsworth - Libros y biografía

At that festival time, when the days are the shortest and the nights the longest, and when, therefore, it is the invariable practice of all intelligent men to turn night into day; when the ratio of business...

Randulph Crewe is an unusual name for a young hero. Hilda Scarve is the daughter of a titled miser. The denouement of the plot hinges on the making of wills and inheritance of property, and there is a...

For a person unaccustomed to the imposing religious ceremonies of the Catholic Church, it was a delightful sight to observe all the pomp and splendor displayed at this high celebration. The papal choir...

The novel clearly includes a huge amount of historical research. And then there is the geography associated with it – Charles always stops in the middle of his flight to admire this or that beautiful...

A classic historical novel set in and around Windsor Castle during the time of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Historical events are sharply aggravated by the appearance of the forest demon Hern the Hunter.

This is a historical novel describing the events of the Great Plague in London and the Great Fire of London. The protagonist is Leonard Holt, apprentice of our grocer Stephen Blundel, he is madly in love...

The action is completely framed as a fantasy. In this story, the atmosphere of the imprisonment of a madman (and possible recovery) and a villain, the story of his keeper, is completed.

Set in the eighteenth century, the novel is a retelling of the story of real-life criminal turned tragic anti-hero Jack Sheppard. The sensational melodrama tells about the life of the eponymous anti-hero.

This is a historical novel. The story revolves around the Jacobite rising and the invasion of Preston. The book is considered one of the author’s Lancashire novels.

This book is about the civil war in Lancashire. Like any war, this story cannot but leave impressions after itself. You will be immersed in history and characters.

The Greatest Novels of William Harrison Ainsworth (Illustrated Edition) showcases the works of the renowned English historical novelist. Ainsworth's literary style combines historical accuracy with vivid...

The Collected Works of William Harrison Ainsworth (Illustrated Edition) brings together a comprehensive collection of the renowned British author's diverse body of work. Ainsworth was known for his historical...

A historical romance with a lot of local flavor. The action takes place in the South Downs, England. Everything revolves around the Civil War.Das E-Book wird angeboten von und wurde mit folgenden Begriffen...

Welcome to the Essential Novelists book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. For this book, the literary critic August Nemo has chosen the two most important and meaningful...

In 'Cruikshank's Water Colours,' the reader is presented with a vivid tableau that bridges the Victorian era's rich narrative traditions with the aesthetic splendor of watercolor illustration. This anthology...

The Temptations of Satan: 12 Occult Classics presents a captivating exploration of dark themes and supernatural allurements through a varied assortment of literary styles and genres. This anthology brings...

The Dark Feminine: 20 Must-Read Tales of Witches and Black Magic is a haunting anthology dedicated to the shadowy realms of witchcraft and occultism. This collection encapsulates the sinister allure and...