The Miser's Daughter

William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) was a prolific English historical novelist, best known for his pleasure in evoking the dramatic and the macabre, often intertwined with authentic historical detail. Ainsworth's literary career spanned over four decades, during which he penned over 40 novels. Born in Manchester, Ainsworth initially pursued a career in law but found his calling in the realm of ...