Barnaby Rudge
About this book
Set against the backdrop of the Gordon Riots of 1780, Barnaby Rudge is a story of mystery and suspense which begins with an unsolved double murder and goes on to involve conspiracy, blackmail, abduction and retribution. Through the course of the novel fathers and sons become opposed, apprentices plot against their masters and Protestants clash with Catholics on the streets. And, as London erupts into riot, Barnaby Rudge himself struggles to escape the curse of his own past. With its dramatic descriptions of public violence and private horror, its strange secrets and ghostly doublings, Barnaby Rudge is a powerful, disturbing blend of historical realism and Gothic melodrama.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 11767 readers · 665 pages · ≈ 12 h 19 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Barnaby Rudge?
About ≈ 12 h 19 m — 665 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Barnaby Rudge?
665 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Barnaby Rudge?
It sits on the History, Fiction shelves.
Has Barnaby Rudge been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Barnaby Rudge (1915), Barnaby Rudge.
Is Barnaby Rudge in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does Barnaby Rudge take place?
It is set in London (England) during 1780, 18th century.
Who wrote Barnaby Rudge?
Charles Dickens.
Where can I read Barnaby Rudge online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library