Ainsworth's next novel, "Jack Sheppard", was serially published in "Bentley's Miscellany" (January 1839February 1840). Dickens's "Oliver Twist" also ran in the magazine (February 1837April 1839). A controversy over these Newgate novels developed between the two men, culminating in Dickens' retirement from the magazine editorship. His departure made way for Ainsworth to replace him at the end of 1839. "Jack Sheppard" was published in a three volume edition by Bentley in October 1839, and eight different theatrical versions of the story were staged in autumn 1839. Ainsworth followed "Jack Sheppard" with two novels: "Guy Fawkes" and "The Tower of London". Both ran through 1840, and Ainsworth celebrated the conclusion of "The Tower of London" with a large dinner party to celebrate the works.