Chapter 1 Scene 8

The last scene of Chapter 1, in which the Master of Dover Castle consults the Queen Empress

Chapter 1 Scene 8

At the end of this draft of Chapter 1 I have all my main characters on the board and moving.



This is Queen Victoria (not moving but perhaps spinning in her grave). It is I imagine a common view of her not being amused and so forth.

This is a view of her as seen by her people towards the end of her reign as Queen - Empress.

A rather different view of her. Prince Albert kep this picture to himself. It was the strand of hair that was considered risque.

An uncommon view of Victoria - at least today. It is one I'd like you to observe carefully though. See the pride and determination.

An old phonograph and some cylinders - for reasons that will become apparent.

Two likenesses perhaps of the Master of Dover. (Alister Sim and Charles Laughton.)

Two likenesses perhaps of Richard Rassendyll (David Niven and Douglas Fairbanks Jnr)

Chapter 1 Scene 7

The Master of Dover Castle confers with the Laird of Boleskine

Chapter 1 Scene 7

Dover Castle

 I have posted some pics of Crowley already but there are so many great photos of him that I can't resist two more. I may have been unfair to him in my story but he was so determined to promote his own notoriety that I have no conscience at all.

After all... anyone who can pose like this...!

Mind you he was very much admired by some back in the sixties. Here he is on the Sergeant Pepper cover.

The Master of Dover Castle / Oneshovel

I often think of this character as Charles Laughton or Alastair Sim. The wheelchair is there partially because it offered some steampunk opportunities and partially to emphasise his infirmity. But more truthfully a big influence was the wicked town mayor in Rango which I had recently seen.