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

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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.