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Clue in the Castle Tower is a Historical Character Mystery that is part of Samantha's books.

Characters[]

From the Central Series[]

Introduced[]

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[]

Looking Back[]

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[]

  1. Pg. 1. [Samantha] could hardly even see the people hurrying by in the cold January air.
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