Lucy M. Boston, born Lucy Maria Wood, was an English novelist who wrote for children and adults, publishing her work entirely after the age of 60. She is best known for her "Green Knowe" series: six low fantasy children's novels.
The Chimneys of Green Knowe
The Chimneys of Green Knowe
Synopsis
Tolly returns to Green Knowe for the Easter holidays, where Mrs. Oldknow shares tales of the house's past. This time, the stories focus on Susan Oldknow, a blind girl from the English Regency, and her friendship with Jacob, a young black page. As Tolly listens, the mystery of Maria Oldknowe's missing jewels unfolds, hinting at a possible theft by the butler Caxton.
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TollyProtagonist
CaxtonAntagonist
Mrs. OldknowSupporting
Susan OldknowSupporting
JacobSupporting
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Chimneys of Green KnoweUnknown, 2006
186 pages
Faber & Faber, IncorporatedLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97805712125455 editions available
