Rookwood [By W.H. Ainsworth]. Revised. by W.H. Ainsworth

This gothic novel tells the story of a group of highwaymen who operate in Rookwood, a desolate and cursed estate located in Essex, England. The plot revolves around the rivalry between the two main characters, Dick Turpin and Luke Rookwood, who both have their eyes set on the same woman, Lady Rookwood. The novel is known for its vivid and atmospheric depiction of the English countryside and its Gothic elements, such as ghosts, murder, and blackmail. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.