author
G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
d. 1860
Best known for historical novels that once rivaled the popularity of Walter Scott, this prolific Victorian writer mixed court intrigue, adventure, and romance in dozens of fast-moving books. His career also stretched beyond literature into public service, including years as a British consul abroad.
50 Audiobooks
The Castle of Ehrenstein Its Lords Spiritual and Temporal; Its Inhabitants Earthly and Unearthly
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Gipsy: A Tale (Vols I & II)
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Richelieu: A Tale of France, v. 2/3
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Huguenot: A Tale of the French Protestants. Volumes I-III
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Forgery; or, Best Intentions.
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Attila: A Romance. Vol. I.
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Darnley; or, The Field of the Cloth of Gold
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Smuggler: A Tale. Volumes I-III
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Agincourt: A Romance The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Heidelberg: A Romance. Volumes I, II & III
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Convict: A Tale
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Leonora D'Orco: A Historical Romance
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The History of Chivalry
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Agnes Sorel: A Novel
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Corse de Leon; or, The Brigand: A Romance. Volume 1 (of 2)
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Woodman: A Romance of the Times of Richard III
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 1 of 3)
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Henry Smeaton: A Jacobite Story of the Reign of George the First.
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Rose D'Albret; or, Troublous Times.
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Little Ball O' Fire; or, the Life and Adventures of John Marston Hall The Works of G. P. R. James, Vol. XV.
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
De L'Orme. The Works of G. P. R. James, Esq., Vol. XVI.
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Lord Montagu's Page: An Historical Romance
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Ticonderoga: A Story of Early Frontier Life in the Mohawk Valley
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Robber, A Tale.
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Beauchamp; or, The Error.
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Richelieu: A Tale of France, v. 1/3
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Old Dominion
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Forest Days: A Romance of Old Times
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The King's Highway
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Black Eagle; or, Ticonderoga
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Arrah Neil; or, Times of Old
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
One in a Thousand; or, The Days of Henri Quatre
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Man in Black: An Historical Novel of the Days of Queen Anne
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Gowrie; or, the King's Plot.
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Attila: A Romance. Vol. II.
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
A Whim, and Its Consequences Collection of British Authors Vol. CXIV
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Mary of Burgundy; or, The Revolt of Ghent
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Charles Tyrrell; or, The Bitter Blood. Volumes I and II
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Richelieu: A Tale of France, v. 3/3
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Man-at-Arms; or, Henry De Cerons. Volumes I and II
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 3 of 3)
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 2 of 3)
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Fate: A Tale of Stirring Times
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Delaware; or, The Ruined Family. Vol. 3
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Morley Ernstein; or, the Tenants of the Heart
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Delaware; or, The Ruined Family. Vol. 2
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Delaware; or, The Ruined Family. Vol. 1
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Philip Augustus; or, The Brothers in Arms
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Desultory Man Collection of Ancient and Modern British Novels and Romances. Vol. CXLVII.
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Arabella Stuart: A Romance from English History
by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
About the author
Born in London on August 9, 1799, George Payne Rainsford James became one of the most widely read English historical novelists of the 19th century. He built his reputation with works such as Richelieu and went on to publish a remarkably large number of novels, biographies, and other historical writings.
His fiction was known for dramatic settings, noble plots, and a style clearly shaped by the success of Sir Walter Scott. Alongside his literary career, he held the honorary post of Historiographer Royal during the reign of William IV and later served for many years as a British consul in places including the United States and on the European continent.
James died in Venice on June 9, 1860. Although his fame faded after his lifetime, he remains an important example of the once hugely popular historical romance tradition in English literature.