The Star-Chamber, Volumes I & II: An Historical Romance
Both volumes of a novel set in London from the 19th Century British historical novelist renowned for creating striking situations and powerful descriptions.
Both volumes of a novel set in London from the 19th Century British historical novelist renowned for creating striking situations and powerful descriptions.
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Format: Paperback
ISBN:
9781406505665 (1406505668)
Publisher: Dodo Press
Pages no: 400
Edition language: English
[These notes were made in 1986:]. A good Gothic thriller. Sir Giles Mompesson is the scowling and all-powerful villain who scatters destruction and suffering by means of the Star Chamber court, just for the hell of it, it seems. Eventually, of course, he gets his, through the same means. Our youn...