Characters
This brave 16-year-old girl is the novel’s main character.
Who is Sally Lockhart?
The story begins shortly after the death of this person.
Who is Sally’s father?
The story is set primarily in this city.
What is London?
This precious item is believed to be cursed and central to the story.
What is the ruby?
This cruel woman is one of the main villains pursuing the ruby.
Who is Mrs. Holland?
He is the photographer who becomes Sally’s ally.
Who is Frederick Garland?
This mysterious phrase causes a deadly reaction when Sally says it.
What is "the Seven Blessings"?
Sally visits this building to find out more about her father’s affairs.
What is the shipping office (Lockhart & Selby)?
Sally learns that her father may have been involved in this secretive, dangerous trade.
What is opium smuggling?
This thug is one of Mrs. Holland's enforcers.
Who is Mr. Hopkins?
This young messenger boy quickly befriends Sally and helps her.
Who is Jim Taylor?
Sally receives a letter about her father's ship, which was lost with this name.
What is the Lavender?
Frederick and Rosa Garland run this type of business.
What is a photography studio?
The ruby originally belonged to this royal figure from India.
Who is the Maharajah?
Sally has to use this to protect herself more than once.
What is a pistol (or gun)?