ALSO AVAILABLE: RAKEHELL THE BOOK AND AUDIO CD! 
Click on the image below to purchase this great bundle.

Or visit www.myspace.com/bartholomewrakehell to hear extracts.

This most excellent book of verse would grace the study of any Discerning Gentleman or Lady. Lavishly bound in rich Burgundy Cloth and Gold-foil Blocked with six charming illustrations by Mr G. Woods, the tales involve Bare-knuckled fighters, Highwaymen, Pirates, Brothel-keepers and feisty young girls who give as good as they get!

The book uses the language of the late 18th Century yet is accessible to all. Humorous, bawdy in places, full of adventure and ideal for lovers of the English language and fans of swashbuckling yarns alike.

"Nicholas Law is, without doubt, a genius. The wit humour and 'wordsmithery' are joyous, full-bloodied Rowlandson in literary form! I truly hope that there are countless buyers for this extraordinary, brilliantly-observed and researched, uproarious - and surprisingly touching - trio of tales."
Mark Wallis - historian and director of Past Pleasures

"This is unlike any other book you’ll come across… 18th century style verse – yet somehow laugh-out-loud funny for a contemporary audience. All in all a great read and excellent gift material – though much too racy for maiden aunts."
Lu Hersey - www.26.org.uk

"Hopefully a future British screen writer. Very funny verse written in old speak..it's easier to read, funnier and as deep (after a few reads!) as a Shakespearian comedy. More Please!!" 4/5
Julian Dreary - whsmith customer

"The "Rake" did arrive and in form perfection.
So rare have I held so fine a selection.
In crimson and gilt so beautifully bound,
Current volumes of rhyming are so rarely found.
But its heart and its soul are the story of Bart
That you, sir, have crafted to the level of Art.
I here inform you of my firmest intention
to spread far and wide your handsome invention.
The taverns and parlors will sing its sweet phrases,
(And I cannot wait for the eyebrows it raises.)"
Bill Weldon - director of Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA

Visit www.bartholomew-rakehell.co.uk for more information and to read extracts.

You can also click on the image below to see some of the delightful illustrations by artist Gary Woods.