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Old Saint Paul's
William Harrison Ainsworth
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Leonard, too, looked disconcerted; and though he was in possession of his mistress's promise, he did not like to reclaim it. During the whole of the month, he had been constantly on the watch, and had scarcely slept at night, so anxious was he to prevent the possibility of any communication taking place between Rochester and his mistress. But, in spite of all his caution, it was possible he might be deceived. And when on this, their first meeting, she returned his anxious gaze with averted looks, he felt all his jealous misgivings return.
Supper, meanwhile, proceeded. Doctor Hodges was in excellent spirits, and drank a bottle of old sack with great relish. Overcome by the sight of his wife and children, the grocer abandoned himself to his feelings. As to his wife, she could scarcely contain herself, but wept and laughed by turns—now embracing her husband, now her son, between whom she had plac. . . Read More
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Community Reviews
A stunning story with great details of how to survive in the plague years.
Very gripping and a good read.
I loved this book. I have to say that I laughed a lot. The story had absolutely everything in it that you would find in a novel of that period and before. All of the missed recognitions, unknown paternity, a brother narrowly missing the seduction of his own sister, and much much more. It has been 31
Though long and too descriptive about locations, Old St Paul’s is a descriptive account of the plague in the mid 1600’s. It develops on to the burning of London after the plague subsided. It is called a romance but not a typical 20-21st century type. I recommend it for the historical value.
Victorian historical novel of the plague and the fire of London. A bit too melodramatic really, but images 17th century London quite well evoked. Some elements recalled scenes from "The Betrothed", not too surprising I suppose given plagues feature heavily in both.
A very engrossing novel full of hiss worthy bad guys and trembling maidens. Its very melodramatic (sometimes too much) but the story is always interesting and the main characters are easy to root for.
""Enough," rejoined Argentine. "May you be happy with Isabella." And removing his hand from his side, a copious effusion of blood followed, and sinking backward, he expired."
I felt I should read some Harrison Ainsworth when I discovered Thomas Hardy read him. He was one of the most popular authors o
Well, it was a dark and story night (and couple of days) when I read this novel, and I'm sure that made my reading experience all the more fun, because, let's face it, Old Saint Paul's, while enjoyable to read, is not great literature. It is, rather, a delightful, rollicking melodrama that keeps on
History as it is best
I really love to read old books. This made the world of the olden days live. I could feel the fear of the plague and understand why they thought everyone would die