A hundred years ago, churchmen in Lancashire set upon one another -- one sold his soul to the devil, and used his unfathomable power to send his rival to the gallows. The man he condemned died cursing him and his children . . . and those children became The Lancashire Witches. Mother Demdike -- the crone who was the child of the man who sold his soul to the devil -- has become an arcane monster, and she and her vile family are challenged only by their witchly rivals, Mother Chattox and Alice Nutter. . . .
A hundred years ago, churchmen in Lancashire set upon one another -- one sold his soul to the devil, and used his unfathomable power to send his ri...
Upon my word, friend, said I, "you have almost made me long to try what a robber I should make." "There is a great art in it, if you did," quoth he. "Ah! but," said I, "there's a great deal in being hanged."
Upon my word, friend, said I, "you have almost made me long to try what a robber I should make." "There is a great art in it, if you did," quoth he. "...
This early work is William Harrison Ainsworth s 1841 historical romance, Guy Fawkes Or The Gunpowder Treason . The first book in Ainsworth s of "Lancashire novels" series, it deals with the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605. An exciting and masterful retelling of the scheme to destroy British Parliament, this book is highly recommended for lovers of historical fiction, and constitutes a must-read for fans of Ainsworth s work. William Harrison Ainsworth (1805 1882) was an English novelist, famous for his historical fiction. Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and...
This early work is William Harrison Ainsworth s 1841 historical romance, Guy Fawkes Or The Gunpowder Treason . The first book in Ainsworth s of "Lanca...
"You will continue as you are," said Jonathan Wild, standing over the heavy bag of money. "My slave "
"Slave?" echoed Jack, starting to his feet. "It's time you knew whom you have to deal with. Henceforth I throw off the yoke. I will neither stir hand nor foot for you more. Attempt to molest me, and you will learn Jack Sheppard is a match for Jonathan Wild, any day "
Jonathan smiled contemptuously. "I will make no terms with you," he said. "Neglect my orders, and I will hang you "
William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) wrote nearly forty novels, chiefly with historical basis. "Jack...
"You will continue as you are," said Jonathan Wild, standing over the heavy bag of money. "My slave "
"You will continue as you are," said Jonathan Wild, standing over the heavy bag of money. "My slave " "Slave?" echoed Jack, starting to his feet. "It's time you knew whom you have to deal with. Henceforth I throw off the yoke. I will neither stir hand nor foot for you more. Attempt to molest me, and you will learn Jack Sheppard is a match for Jonathan Wild, any day " Jonathan smiled contemptuously. "I will make no terms with you," he said. "Neglect my orders, and I will hang you " "You will continue as you are," said Jonathan Wild, standing over the heavy bag of money. "My slave " "Slave?"...
"You will continue as you are," said Jonathan Wild, standing over the heavy bag of money. "My slave " "Slave?" echoed Jack, starting to his feet. "...
William Harrison Ainsworth was a 19th century English historian and author. Ainsworth studied law and worked briefly in publishing but eventually worked in journalism and literature. His first success as a writer came with Rookwood in 1834, which features Dick Turpin as its leading character. Ainsworth wrote 39 more novels, the last appearing in 1881. Windsor Castle is an historical romance set during the time of Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragon, and Anne Boleyn.
William Harrison Ainsworth was a 19th century English historian and author. Ainsworth studied law and worked briefly in publishing but eventually work...
William Harrison Ainsworth was a 19th century English historian and author. Ainsworth studied law and worked briefly in publishing but eventually worked in journalism and literature. His first success as a writer came with Rookwood in 1834, which featured Dick Turpin as its leading character. Ainsworth wrote 39 more novels, the last appearing in 1881. Rookwood: is a romantic drama in two acts. Luke Bradley was raised with gypsies and then finds out he is actually the eldest son of the deceased Sir Rookwood. He is heir to all of his father's estates. He is on his way to meet the gypsy girl he...
William Harrison Ainsworth was a 19th century English historian and author. Ainsworth studied law and worked briefly in publishing but eventually work...
