Ovingdean Grange
Intrigue, Romance, and Secrets in Medieval EnglandBy William Harrison Ainsworth
Length12h 25m
About this audiobook
In "Ovingdean Grange," William Harrison Ainsworth weaves an intricate tapestry of romance, crime, and social commentary, set against the picturesque backdrop of 19th-century England. Utilizing a rich and descriptive literary style, Ainsworth immerses readers in the atmosphere of the Victorian era, deftly capturing the nuances of society, class, and morality. The novel's narrative unfolds through the lens of suspense and intrigue, as characters navigate their desires and ambitions amidst the shadow of a compelling mystery, reflecting Ainsworth's keen observational prowess and understanding of human nature. William Harrison Ainsworth, a prominent author during the Victorian period, was known for his historical novels and for his deep engagement with contemporary social issues. His upbringing in Manchester and early career as a writer and editor of literary journals provided a fertile ground for the themes explored in "Ovingdean Grange." Ainsworth's experiences, coupled with his fascination for history and storytelling, influenced his ability to create vivid characters and settings, as well as compelling plots steeped in moral dilemmas and societal critique. Readers interested in a captivating blend of romance, mystery, and historical insight will find "Ovingdean Grange" an essential addition to their literary journey. Ainsworth's masterful narrative and rich characterizations offer a profound exploration of radical social change and personal morality, making it not only a pleasurable read but also a thought-provoking one that resonates with contemporary issues.
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GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length12 hrs 25 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1BOOK I. JOHN HABERGEON
2CHAPTER I A View From An Old Barrow On The South Downs
3CHAPTER II Ovingdean Grange In The Year Sixteen Hundred And Fifty-One
4CHAPTER III Showing What Befel Clavering Maunsel After The Battle Of Worcester
5BOOK II. INCREASE MICKLEGIFT
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6CHAPTER I Showing That A Chimney May Serve For Other Purposes Than As A Passage For Smoke
7CHAPTER II What Passed Between The Independent Minister And Dulcia In The Churchyard
8CHAPTER III Some Of The Vexations Experienced By A Royalist Gentleman At The Time Of The Commonwealth
9BOOK III. HAWKING ON THE DOWNS
10CHAPTER I The Ostreger And His Son
11CHAPTER II The Proclamation
12CHAPTER III The Tartaret And The Heron
13CHAPTER IV Captain Stelfax
14BOOK IV. THE SEARCH BY THE IRONSIDES
15CHAPTER I The Priory Ruins
16CHAPTER II Mock-Beggar Hall And Its Inmate
17CHAPTER III How Ninian Delivered His Message
18CHAPTER IV In What Manner The Captain Of The Ironsides Employed His Time At The Grange
19CHAPTER V Showing How Increase Micklegift Did A Turn To Clavering
20BOOK V. FOX AND WOLF
21CHAPTER I How Clavering Came Down The Chimney; And How Mickelgift Lent Him Aid For The Second Time
22CHAPTER II How Mickelgift Was Ignominiously Expelled From The Grange
23CHAPTER III How The Captain Of The Ironsides Took Possession Of The Colonel’s Chamber
24CHAPTER IV Of The Message Sent By Micklegift To Stelfax; And Of The Plan For Ensnaring The Fugitives Devised By The Latter
25CHAPTER V How The Captain Of The Ironsides Inspected The Village Church, And Made Another Capture
26BOOK VI. THE DEVIL’S DYKE
27CHAPTER I Showing How Ninian Escaped; And How The Other Prisoners Were Taken To The Church Tower
28CHAPTER II The Chase Of The Cavalier
29CHAPTER III Of The Guests At The Poynings’ Arms
30CHAPTER IV The Legend Of The Devil’s Dyke As Related By Master Cisbury Oldfirle, Schoolmaster, Of Poynings
31CHAPTER V How Stelfax Took The Cavalier To The Grange; And What Happened By The Way
32CHAPTER VI By What Means The Prisoners Escaped From The Church
33BOOK VII. CAPTAIN TATTERSALL OF THE SWIFTSURE
34CHAPTER I How Sargeant Delves Was Reprimanded By His Leader
35CHAPTER II In What Manner Colonel Gunter Was Liberated
36CHAPTER III The Night Ride To Newhaven—The Brig And The Frigate
37CHAPTER IV The “Star” At Alfriston
38CHAPTER V How Mr. Beard And Dulcia Were Taken As Hostages For Colonel Maunsel
39CHAPTER VI The Shepherds On Mount Caburn
40CHAPTER VII What Happened At The “Dolphin” At Shoreham
41CHAPTER I The Paper Bullet
42CHAPTER II A Royal Wanderer
43CHAPTER III An Encounter With The Governor Of Arundel Castle
44CHAPTER IV The Blacksmith Of Angmering
45CHAPTER V The Patriarch Of The Downs
46CHAPTER VI What Happened At The “White Horse” At Steyning
47CHAPTER VII Ditchling Beacon
48CHAPTER VIII Of The King’s Reception At The Grange
49CHAPTER IX How The King Was Shut Up In The Hiding-Place
50CHAPTER X The Puritan’s Daughter
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