Takes a look at the inside of a castle, and shows readers how a castle works as an enemy army tries to storm the walls. Features accessible text, color illustrations, a glossary, list of resources, and an index.
Hired to teach four orphaned girls at remote, ramshackle Aldwick Castle, Miss Concordia Glade soon discovers more sinister forces about. When she plots to become the girls' liberator as well as mentor, she also unexpectedly finds love.
Examines the history and development of British castles from the time of the Iron Age hill forts, discusses the role of castles in social, political, and economic life, and describes the restoration of several castles in the nineteenth century.
