The Phoenix-Stone
From the very first page of Splendors and Glooms, it's clear that the phoenix-stone is quite the formidable object—one that both bestows a great deal of magical power on its owner and eventually...
Clara's Locket
For Clara's birthday, her mother gives her a necklace that initially seems like a beautiful, enviable gift. It's a pretty locket with gemstones, and it's obviously valuable and expensive. But, when...
The Tower Room
The Tower Room is the part of Strachan's Ghyll that represents all of Cassandra's magical power. When she's at the height of her power, she's constantly going into that room to cast spells. She doe...
The Picture of Marguerite
When Lizzie Rose starts looking around Strachan's Ghyll, she finds plenty of fine and expensive things. We're talking fur coats, silver dinnerware, and even gemstones. However, there's not much in...