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.