<p>In 'The Collected Novels of William Harrison Ainsworth (Illustrated),' readers are treated to a rich tapestry of historical fiction, in which Ainsworth brings to life the tumultuous periods of 16th and 17th century England. Through a series of vividly conjured narratives, these novels blend real historical events and personages with the invention of stirring plots and characters, creating a backdrop for suspenseful intrigues and romantic affai...