Bøker av William Harrison Ainsworth

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Au commentement de l'année 1707, la reine Anne, placée sur le trône d'Angleterre, se trouvait, en apparence du moins, la souveraine la plus puissante de l'Europe. Eïle possédait l'affection de ses sujets, dont cinq années d'un règne sage et glorieux lui avaient acquis l'amour, et les Anglais commençaient à lui donner généralement le titre de bonne reine. Redoutée par ses ennemis desquels elle avait en tous lieux triomphé, favorisée par la victoire, entourée de conseillers habiles et dévoués, ayant à la tête de ses armées le plus grand général que l'Angleterre ait jamais possédé, sa florissante cour était surtout renommée à cause de l'assemblage de grâce, de politesse raffinée et d'esprit qu'on y voyait brilier...

The Star Chamber Vol-I is a historical romance novel by William Harrison Ainsworth. The plot opens with Sir Giles Mompesson, the scowling and all-powerful villain who scatters destruction and suffering through the Star Chamber court. Jocelyn Mouchesny is the protagonist of the story, the narration shows how he became a knight after some Lords took away his family heritage. English author William Harrison Ainsworth is well known for his historical novels. Ainsworth pursued writing after completing his legal education and had a long and successful career which resulted in his popular works such as The Star Chamber series which can be enjoyed by readers of all age groups.