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Rookwood

Gelesen von Paul Curran

(4,54 Sterne; 25 Bewertungen)

A rich and complex Gothic-Romance centring on the murky deeds of an ancient family. It is a wonderfully atmospheric piece that combines narrative, poetry, song, and descriptive writing to great effect. The character of Dick Turpin that we know today - the dashing highwaymen and unmatched horseman - can be said to stem directly from this novel, as the most famous part of the book (often published on its own in the past), Turpin's Ride To York, is devoted to him. Although seemingly little known to a modern audience, Ainsworth's 'Rookwood' gave the world the image of the highwayman with which we are all so familiar. (Summary by paulc) (16 hr 57 min)

Chapters

Memoir

11:15

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To My Mother & Preface

17:12

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Bk. 1, Chapter 01 - The Vault

28:49

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Bk. 1, Chapter 02 - The Skeleton Hand

18:52

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Bk. 1, Chapter 03 - The Park

27:51

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Bk. 1, Chapter 04 - The Hall

12:47

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Bk. 1, Chapter 05 - Sir Reginald Rookwood

17:57

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Bk. 1, Chapter 06 - Sir Piers Rookwood

7:43

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Bk. 1, Chapter 07 - The Return

5:30

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Bk. 1, Chapter 08 - An Irish Adventurer

27:32

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Bk. 1, Chapter 09 - An English Adventurer

42:54

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Bk. 1, Chapter 10 - Ranulph Rookwood

27:42

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Bk. 1, Chapter 11 - Lady Rookwood

18:56

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Bk. 1, Chapter 12 - The Chamber of Death

5:40

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Bk. 1, Chapter 13 - The Brothers

21:16

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Bk. 2, Chapter 01 - The Storm

18:30

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Bk. 2, Chapter 02 - The Funeral Oration

21:11

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Bk. 2, Chapter 03 - The Churchyard

19:58

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Bk. 2, Chapter 04 - The Funeral

14:03

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Bk. 2, Chapter 05 - The Captive

15:03

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Bk. 2, Chapter 06 - The Apparition

27:40

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Bk. 3, Chapter 01 - A Morning Ride

18:44

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Bk. 3, Chapter 02 - A Gipsy Encampment

36:57

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Bk. 3, Chapter 03 - Sybil

23:28

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Bk. 3, Chapter 04 - Barbara Lovel

21:00

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Bk. 3, Chapter 05 - The Inauguration

1:08:20

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Bk. 3, Chapter 06 - Eleanor Mowbray

24:56

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Bk. 3, Chapter 07 - Mrs. Mowbray

12:51

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Bk. 3, Chapter 08 - The Parting

9:59

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Bk. 3, Chapter 09 - The Philter

11:07

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Bk. 3, Chapter 10 - Saint Cyprian's Cell

13:36

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Bk. 3, Chapter 11 - The Bridal

27:35

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Bk. 3, Chapter 12 - Alan Rookwood

22:47

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Bk. 3, Chapter 12 - Mr Coates

10:07

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Bk. 3, Chapter 13 - Dick Turpin

28:54

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Bk. 4, Chapter 01 - The Rendezvous at Kilburn

29:50

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Bk. 4, Chapter 02 - Tom King

21:06

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Bk. 4, Chapter 03 - A Surprise

8:42

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Bk. 4, Chapter 04 - The Hue and Cry

9:14

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Bk. 4, Chapter 05 - The Short Pipe

10:36

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Bk. 4, Chapter 06 - Black Bess

16:59

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Bk. 4, Chapter 07 - The York Stage

6:29

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Bk. 4, Chapter 08 - Roadside Inn

10:43

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Bk. 4, Chapter 09 - Excitement

4:19

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Bk. 4, Chapter 10 - The Gibbet

8:13

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Bk. 4, Chapter 11 - The Phantom Steed

16:50

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Bk. 4, Chapter 12 - Cawood Ferry

14:15

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Bk. 5, Chapter 01 - The Hut on Thorne Waste

15:51

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Bk. 5, Chapter 02 - Major Mowbray

23:38

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Bk. 5, Chapter 03 - Handassah

25:00

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Bk. 5, Chapter 04 - The Dower of Sybil

27:21

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Bk. 5, Chapter 05 - The Sarcophagus

24:18

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L'envoy

5:12

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Bewertungen

17 hours of gothic suspense!

(5 Sterne)

A fine dramatic reading of this forgotten gothic novel. Bravo Paul Curran! One can only imagine how long this must have taken to record and edit. And bravo/brava LibriVox for bring us this great (and very long) book free and for nothing. The MP3 file is unusually clean and free of background noise and sound artifacts. (TheBookworm, Manchester, UK)

Ten Stars

(5 Sterne)

Where have you been all my life, dear author? Too long have your books lain undiscovered. I am so glad that Librivox brought you to light. I have listened to "Rookwood" twice already and can't wait to do so again. The lush richness of the prose is unforgettable. The little song/verses,priceless. Thanks so much Librivoz!!! A merry toast to Ainsworth and reader Paul Curran. 10 Stars

Loved The Novel - Marvelous Reading

(5 Sterne)

Thank you to Paul Curran for this marvelous recording. I am currently listening to the novel for the second time. I craved to hear the songs and the evocative descriptions again. Here's hoping that more of Ainsworth's works will be recorded at some point.

My Lost Weekend

(5 Sterne)

Due to Paul Curran's delightful reading of this excellent Ainsworth gothic tale. High quality recording. A sincere Thanks to Mr. Curran, your time and effort much appreciated.

Excellently Read

(4,5 Sterne)

I'd never read anything in the Gothic Romance genre before, and wasn't sure what to expect. Paul Curran brought the story to life fantastically!

High Gothic

(5 Sterne)

Excellent gothic tale read by talented reader. What more is there to ask?