Ainsworth's expertise in historical fiction shines through in this captivating novel, making it a must-read for anyone interested in Tudor era literature.

George Cruikshank served as illustrator. The work was later published in novel format, but it did not include all of the illustrations used in the magazine. A play version was put on by Edward Stirling at Adelphia in October 1842.

Old Saint Paul's: A Tale of the Plague and the Fire By William Harrison Ainsworth

The Greatest Novels of William Harrison Ainsworth (Illustrated Edition) is a testament to Ainsworth's enduring legacy as a masterful storyteller and a valuable contributor to the literary canon.