Gormenghast

About “Gormenghast”

"Titus Groan" is a 1950 novel by Mervyn Peake. The story follows Titus, who is seven years old and the heir to the decaying castle Gormenghast. The castle is a vast, gothic structure filled with complex architecture and strict traditions. It is a place of deep intrigue and long-standing secrets. Steerpike, a servant who has been moving through the castle since Titus's birth, is now working his way toward the castle's center. His journey is marked by deception, control, and violence.