Spot the Similarity

The Back Cover of The Sorcerer's Lady

Back cover of The Sorcerer's Lady

The Library of Chatsworth House

Library of Chatsworth House

You cannot see to well through the scanned images but note:-

The portrait before the door in each picture (Henry VIII btw)

The Bookcases flanking the door

The balcony railings above the door

The position of the desks

The busts in each picture

The pattern of the arms of the couches shaped into an "S"
 

I think there is a definite resemblance here - what about you?
 
 

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