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  • Rookwood Book 1 Chapter 3 - The Park

    Rookwood Book 1 Chapter 3 - The Park
    2026/06/06
    In which the restless Luke escapes the constriction of ancestral bonds, seeking solace amid the moonlit splendours of Rookwood Park, only to stumble upon a furtive act of poaching that plunges him into a perilous pursuit. Through dogged cunning and fierce encounter with both nature’s fiercest hound and human adversaries, he contends with danger in a desperate flight for freedom beneath the watchful gaze of night.
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    28 分
  • Rookwood Book 1 Chapter 2 - The Skeleton Hand

    Rookwood Book 1 Chapter 2 - The Skeleton Hand
    2026/06/05
    In which the grief-stricken Luke visits the church vault by night, discovering startling proofs of his mother's secret marriage and untimely demise, and contemplates the heavy legacy it entails. The sexton Peter imparts dark truths and ominous warnings, as the spectral atmosphere thickens with portent and mystery beneath the moonlit yew trees.
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    19 分
  • Rookwood Book 1 Chapter 1 - The Vault

    Rookwood Book 1 Chapter 1 - The Vault
    2026/06/04
    In which two figures meet in the sepulchral vault of the ancient Rookwood mausoleum, where an aged sexton reveals to his troubled young companion a dark family legend entwined with a fatal omen emanating from a mysterious lime-tree that foretells the death of those bearing the Rookwood name. Amid whispered conversations and grim reflections on ancestral crimes and a mother's untimely fate, the solemn scene is deepened by the chilling presence of a preserved corpse, whose silent countenance strikes the son with a spectral reminder of past sorrows.
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    29 分
  • Rookwood To My Mother & Preface

    Rookwood To My Mother & Preface
    2026/06/03
    In which the author, inspired by nostalgic memories and local legends, embarks upon the composition of a romantic tale coloured with old English charm and imbued with elements of folklore, balladry, and the mysterious gentry. With a keen eye for picturesque detail and a penchant for enlivening ancient traditions, he offers reflections on the nature of romance, verse, and the peculiar language of highwaymen, all presented with affectionate dedication to his mother and a hopeful invitation to his readers.
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    17 分
  • Rookwood Memoir

    Rookwood Memoir
    2026/06/02
    In which the life and literary endeavours of William Harrison Ainsworth are chronicled with a keen eye for the vivid scenes and spirited narratives that marked his career, from his early days in Manchester to his celebrated novels steeped in English history and romance. The memoir gently traces his ascent from youthful romanticism to widely appreciated storytelling, noting his influence and the enduring popularity of his works among readers of various classes.
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    11 分