Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of 'Eighty is a historical novel by Charles Dickens, set against the backdrop of the turbulent Gordon Riots, capturing the social and political unrest of the time. The story follows the innocent and endearing young Barnaby Rudge as he is drawn into the chaos of the riots. The narrative is enriched by a range of vivid characters, including John Willet, the stubborn innkeeper, and Geoffrey Haredale, whose family history adds complexity to the plot.
The novel opens with a description of the Maypole Inn, the central setting for much of the initial action. As a storm rages outside, the innkeeper John Willet and his guests engage in conversation, revealing their personalities and hinting at the simmering tension in London. A mysterious stranger arrives, sparking the patrons' curiosity, while talk of young Joe Willet and his romantic pursuits introduces themes of love, ambition, and social hierarchy. The reader is drawn into late 18th-century England, a society on the edge of upheaval, as Barnaby Rudge prepares to take on a pivotal role in the unfolding events.

PREFACE

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Chapter 65
Chapter 66
Chapter 67
Chapter 68
Chapter 69
Chapter 70
Chapter 71
Chapter 72
Chapter 73
Chapter 74
Chapter 75
Chapter 76
Chapter 77
Chapter 78
Chapter 79
Chapter 80
Chapter 81
Chapter the Last