Ovingdean Grange

Ovingdean Grange: A Tale of the South Downs is a novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth in 1879. The story is set in the scenic South Downs of England and revolves around the lives of two families, the Ashursts and the Rookwoods. The Ashursts are a wealthy family who have recently moved into Ovingdean Grange, a large and impressive estate in the area. The Rookwoods, on the other hand, are a notorious family with a dark past and a reputation for being involved in criminal activities.As the story progresses, the two families become intertwined in a web of secrets, betrayals, and revenge. The Ashursts soon discover that their new home is haunted by the ghost of a former occupant, and they begin to uncover the dark history of the Rookwoods. Meanwhile, the Rookwoods are plotting to get their hands on the Ashursts’ wealth and estate.The novel is full of suspense, mystery, and drama, with well-developed characters and a vividly described setting. Ainsworth’s writing style is engaging and atmospheric, and he expertly weaves together the various plot threads to create a satisfying and thrilling read. Ovingdean Grange: A Tale of the South Downs is a classic Victorian novel that is sure to delight fans of Gothic fiction and historical drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.