Lady Margaret's Ghost is a Historical Character Mystery that is part of Felicity's books.
Characters
From the Central Series
- Felicity Merriman
- Martha Merriman
- Edward Merriman
- Nan Merriman
- William Merriman
- Polly Merriman
- Benjamin Davidson
- Elizabeth Cole
- Penny
Introduced
- Sir Edward (mentioned)
- Lady Margaret (mentioned)
- Dawson
- Anne
- William Yancey
- Mr. Minton
- Mrs. Hewitt
- Reverend Mr. Ullfers
Chapter By Chapter Summary
Chapter One: A Delivery
Chapter Two: Mistress of the House
Chapter Three: Race Day
Chapter Four: The Boy with the Roan Colt
Chapter Five: Shadows at Dusk
Chapter Six: A Light in the Parlor
Chapter Seven: Dawson's Remedy
Chapter Eight: A Secret Past
Chapter Nine: Stolen!
Chapter Ten: More Disappearances
Chapter Eleven: Dawson's Theft
Chapter Twelve: A Daring Plan
Chapter Thirteen: Search for a Ghost
Chapter Fourteen: Merriman Family Heirlooms
Looking Back
Discusses Publick Times and the dangers people might have faced. Topics discussed:
- When Publick Times was held, usually at the same time Virginia's highest court was in session
- Activities that were concurrent with court sessions, such as shopping, street performances, games, and evening theatrical plays
- The purpose of taverns, which served as a focal point for news reports and gossip
- Dangers colonists faced during Publick Times, such as thieves and pickpockets
- Consequences a thief might face if they were caught, such as having their hand branded for the first offense, as well as additional brandings or hanging for repeat offenders
- The exploitation of orphans by dishonest people
- Almshouses -- the only place where orphans and poor people could stay in exchange for brutal work
- Orphans as apprentices -- boys were generally apprenticed to learn a trade regardless of their backgrounds, girls were rarely apprenticed unless they had been orphaned
- What female apprentices might have learned for trades, such as sewing, weaving, and spinning
- How apprenticeships allowed orphans to earn a living and respect in society
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