William Harrison - Libros y biografía

William Harrison Ainsworth's novel, 'The Constable De Bourbon', is a riveting historical fiction set during the tumultuous period of the Italian Wars. Ainsworth masterfully weaves together political intrigue,...

William Harrison Ainsworth's novel 'Old St Paul's' is a gripping historical tale set in London during the Great Fire of 1666. The book follows the lives of various characters, from nobles to commoners,...

W. H. Ainsworth's masterful collection of historical novels, gothic romances, and adventure classics immerses readers in a vivid world of intricate plots, historical detail, and compelling characters....

In 'Preston Fight; or, The Insurrection of 1715', William Harrison Ainsworth delivers a gripping historical account of the Jacobite rising of 1715. Ainsworth's literary style seamlessly weaves together...

William Harrison Ainsworth's 'The Star Chamber - An Historical Romance' is a captivating piece of historical fiction that delves into the complex and intriguing world of the infamous Star Chamber in 17th...

No sooner was Mary, eldest daughter of Henry VIII., securely seated on the throne left vacant by the premature death of her brother, Edward VI., than the Emperor Charles V., already related to her through...

The tyrannical measures adopted against the Roman Catholics in the early part of the reign of James the First, when the severe penal enactments against recusants were revived, and with additional rigour,...

William Harrison Ainsworth's 'Ovingdean Grange' is a captivating historical novel that intricately weaves together elements of gothic fiction and romance. Set in the medieval English countryside, the...

William Harrison Ainsworth's 'The Miser's Daughter' is a riveting tale of love, betrayal, and societal intrigue set in early 19th-century England. Ainsworth's expertly crafted prose and attention to historical...

In 'Old Saint Paul's: A Tale of the Plague and the Fire' by William Harrison Ainsworth, readers are transported to 17th century London during a time of great turmoil. The novel intricately weaves together...

William Harrison Ainsworth's 'The Manchester Rebels of the Fatal '45' is a captivating historical novel set in the backdrop of the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745. Known for his vivid and descriptive storytelling,...

William Harrison Ainsworth's 'Jack Sheppard' is a captivating novel that delves into the world of 18th-century London's criminal underworld. The book follows the story of the infamous thief Jack Sheppard...

In 'Boscobel or, the Royal Oak,' William Harrison Ainsworth expertly weaves together history and fiction to create a gripping narrative set during the English Civil War. Ainsworth's descriptive prose...

Set in the midst of the English Civil War, William Harrison Ainsworth's 'The Leaguer Of Lathom' is a gripping historical novel that delves into the struggles faced by Lady Derby as she defends Lathom...

William Harrison Ainsworth's novel 'Rookwood' is a gripping tale of romance, betrayal, and intrigue set in the world of highwaymen in 18th century England. Known for his vivid descriptions and fast-paced...

In William Harrison Ainsworth's historical novel, 'Cardinal Pole; Or, The Days of Philip and Mary', readers are transported back to the tumultuous reign of Mary I of England and King Philip II of Spain....

Rookwood is a novel by William Harrison Ainsworth published in 1834. It is a historical and gothic romance that describes a dispute over the legitimate claim for the inheritance of Rookwood Place and...

First published in 1834, “Rookwood” is a historical and gothic romance by William Harrison Ainsworth. “Rookwood” is a rich and complex Gothic-Romance centring on the murky deeds of an ancient family,...

One summer evening, Mildred Calverley, accounted the prettiest girl in Cheshire, who had been seated in the drawing-room of her father's house, Ouselcroft, near Daresbury, vainly trying to read, passed...

William Harrison Ainsworth's 'The Lancashire Witches' is a captivating novel that delves into the historical events surrounding the infamous Pendle Witch Trials. Ainsworth's literary style combines historical...

The Lancashire Witches is novel based on the true story of the Pendle witches, who were executed in 1612 for causing harm by witchcraft. The story begins against the backdrop of the 1536 Pilgrimage of...

This carefully crafted ebook collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Novels: Rookwood Jack Sheppard The Tower of London Guy Fawkes Old Saint Paul's The...

This meticulously edited William Ainsworth collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Novels: Rookwood Jack Sheppard The Tower of London Guy Fawkes Old...

Guy Fawkes is a historical novel based on the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, an unsuccessful attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The story starts in summer 1605 with the execution of Catholic priests...

Windsor Castle is a historical romance with gothic elements that depicts Henry VIII's pursuit of Anne Boleyn. Intertwined with the story are the actions of Herne the Hunter, a legendary ghost that haunts...

Old St Paul's is a historical novel that describes the events of the Great Plague of London and the Great Fire of London. The story spreads between April 1665 and September 1666 and details the events...

At a manor called Rookwood Place, there existed a legend claiming that a death would follow after a branch of an ancient tree would break. After a branch does fall from the tree, Piers Rookwood, the owner,...

Historical novels of William Harrison Ainsworth are mainly set in 16th and 17th century England and they lean on actual historical events and persons. Putting his fictional characters in historical context,...

Jack Sheppard is a historical romance novel based on the real life of the 18th-century criminal Jack Sheppard. The events of the story begin with the notorious criminal and thief-catcher Jonathan Wild...

This is a gothic classic. Very atmospheric. This amazing and attractive story, written in the highest times of our Faustian civilization, the majestic poetics of romanticism, and today, in these godforsaken...