Clue in the Castle Tower
Clue in the Castle Tower is a Historical Character Mystery that is part of Samantha's books.
Characters
From the Central Series
Introduced
- Charles Stallsworth
- Emily Stallsworth (mentioned only)
- Henry and Ian Stallsworth
- Mr. Fisher
- Florence Flothingham
- Mabel
- Mrs. Grissom
- Daisy
- Roger
Chapter By Chapter Summary
Chapter One: Invitation From a Knight
Chapter Two: The Ghost in the Library
Chapter Three: Missing Treasure
Chapter Four: A Surprise Announcement
Chapter Five: Unexpected Consequences
Chapter Six: Footprints in the Snow
Chapter Seven: A Chase
Chapter Eight: The Figure in White
Chapter Nine: Search for a Secret
Chapter Ten: The Letter
Discusses Americans traveling abroad and the differences between American and English society during the turn of the century. Topics include:
- London's status as the largest and most important city
- How wealthy Americans viewed European cities as centers of culture and sophistication
- What wealthy American families might have undertaken during a Grand Tour of Europe, such as studying history or learning foreign languages
- How American and English society were viewed by people - America as a land of opportunity for immigrants, in contrast to England's social class system
- English nobility and landed gentry, wealthy landowners who owned land but were not part of nobility
- Servants' roles in English manors and castles
- Preservation of historic homes and castles among the English
References
- ↑ Pg. 1. [Samantha] could hardly even see the people hurrying by in the cold January air.