Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 265 Ainsworth, William Harrison 1805 1882 Ainsworth, W. Harrison (William Harrison) Ainsworth, W. H. (William Harrison) Ainsworth, Harrison Ainworth, W. Harrison (William Harrison) Ticheburn, Cheviot The Star-Chamber: An Historical Romance, Volume 1 Etext produced by Charles Franks and the Distributed Proofreaders Team HTML file produced by David Widger "The Star-Chamber: An Historical Romance, Volume 1" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set in early 17th century England, it delves into the oppressive atmosphere of the Star-Chamber court, a symbol of tyranny and injustice during that era. The story introduces key characters, such as the charming Madame Bonaventure, a tavern owner, and the sinister figures Sir Giles Mompesson and Sir Francis Mitchell, who embody the corrupt system that exploits the vulnerable. At the start of the novel, we are welcomed into the bustling world of the Three Cranes tavern, managed by the captivating Madame Bonaventure, who is known for her excellent wine and delightful dining experience. However, her establishment is threatened by the unscrupulous usurers Mompesson and Mitchell, who hold an ominous power over taverns through royal patents. The chapter highlights the growing tension between the tavern's hosts and the powerful extortionists, setting the stage for impending conflict as burgeoning societal injustices become evident in the interactions and struggles among the characters. The opening sets a richly detailed backdrop of a historical yet vividly imaginative world, promising readers a tale filled with drama, intrigue, and potential revenge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- James I, 1603-1625 -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 503098 2025-10-05T14:36:01.424129 text/html 487449 2024-10-28T19:28:06 text/html 276695 2025-10-05T14:36:10.253082 application/epub+zip 282142 2025-10-05T14:36:04.984155 application/epub+zip 245455 2025-10-05T14:36:03.685131 application/epub+zip 578374 2025-10-05T14:36:14.283099 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 544069 2025-10-05T14:36:09.234114 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 411737 2022-09-06T20:27:45.291157 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 436618 2025-10-05T14:36:00.749150 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 416761 2024-10-28T19:28:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17126 2025-10-05T14:36:14.414052 application/rdf+xml 22679 2025-10-05T14:36:04.184104 image/jpeg 4930 2025-10-05T14:36:03.936098 image/jpeg 268349 2025-10-05T14:36:01.461148 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia