Historical Fiction

Jack Sheppard: A Romance

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  • 1922 first published
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Jack Sheppard: A Romance is a 1922 historical fiction novel by William Harrison Ainsworth.

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About Jack Sheppard: A Romance

The fictionalized exploits of the very real English outlaw, Jack Sheppard. Published in 1839, this Newgate novel outsold its rival, Dickens' "Oliver Twist". (Summary by Mark Leder)
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Who wrote Jack Sheppard: A Romance?

Jack Sheppard: A Romance was written by William Harrison Ainsworth and first published in 1922.

What genre is Jack Sheppard: A Romance?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is there a free audiobook of Jack Sheppard: A Romance?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 18 h 08 min.

What books are similar to Jack Sheppard: A Romance?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Great Gatsby, The Wind in the Willows and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.

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