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Gordon Riots, 1780 -- Fiction Books
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Charles Dickens
Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of 'Eighty
"Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of 'Eighty" by Charles Dickens is a historical novel published in 1841. Set against the backdrop of London's violent Gordon Riots of 1780, the story weaves together forbidden romances, a decades-old murder mystery, and the simple-minded Barnaby Rudge with his pet raven. As anti-Catholic fervor ignites the city, families are torn apart and ordinary people are swept into mob violence. Churches burn, homes are destroyed, and innocent lives hang in the balance in this tale of social upheaval.
Charles Dickens
Master Humphrey's Clock
"Master Humphrey's Clock" by Charles Dickens is a weekly periodical published from 1840 to 1841. Master Humphrey, a lonely Londoner, forms a club where members gather to read manuscripts stored in his antique clock. Through this frame story, Dickens presents short tales and two complete novels: "The Old Curiosity Shop" and "Barnaby Rudge." The periodical follows the club's gatherings and storytelling sessions, weaving together multiple narratives before reaching its poignant conclusion when Master Humphrey's friends discover his final fate.
Charles Dickens
Barnabé Rudge, Tome II
"Barnabé Rudge, Tome II" by Charles Dickens is a historical novel published in 1841. Set against the violent Gordon Riots of 1780 London, this tale weaves together forbidden romances, long-buried murders, and religious upheaval. Young lovers face parental opposition while an innocent man named Barnaby wanders through escalating chaos with his pet raven. As anti-Catholic mobs ignite the city, mysterious strangers, family secrets, and brewing violence converge in a story of loyalty, betrayal, and survival during one of England's darkest periods.
Charles Dickens
Barnabé Rudge, Tome I
"Barnabé Rudge, Tome I" by Charles Dickens is a historical novel published in serial form from February to November 1841. Set against the violent Gordon Riots of 1780, the story weaves together forbidden romances, a decades-old unsolved murder, and a mysterious stranger who haunts the innocent Barnaby Rudge and his mother. As anti-Catholic tensions explode into mob violence, the fates of lovers, families, and enemies collide in this gripping tale of historical upheaval and personal drama.
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