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Description edit
Samantha and Nellie set sail for Europe in 1906. Also aboard the ship is a world-famous archaeologist and the legendary sapphire he is carrying to a London museum. When his priceless jewel disappears, Samantha realizes that every one of the first-class passengers is a suspect--and one of them... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Samantha Parkington: The main character of the book, a wealthy orphan growing up with her grandmother and grandfather.
- Nellie O' Malley: The other main character of the book, an ex-servant girl adopted by Samantha's aunt and uncle.
- Harrison J. Wharton III: The antagonist of the book, who is falsely kind to Samantha and Nellie, and accuses Mademoiselle Etienne of stealing the Blue Star Sapphire.
- Mademoiselle Nicole Etienne: Samantha and Nellie's French tutor, who previously taught a very wealthy family and came to them with excellent recommendations. Falsely accused of stealing the Blue Star Sapphire.
- Mrs. Billingsley: A suspect of the mystery and lover of jewels
- Grandmary: Better known as Mrs. Beemis. Samantha's grandmother.
- Charlotta Billingsley: A girl who believes she is Samantha's friend and that Samantha should not be friends with Nellie.
- Doris: The maid.
- Jack Jackson: A reporter for the newspaper.
- Captain Newman: Add a description of this character.
- Jamie
- Jenny
- Cornelia
- Wharton
- Mr. Bertram
- Caroline
- Mrs. Beemis
- Oliver
- Bridget
- Gertrude
- Madame
First Sentence edit
As snowflakes whirled through the air, Samantha Parkington wiggled her fingers inside her mittens and stomped her feet to keep warm.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in American Girl Mysteries. (standard series)
This book is in American Girls Collection - Samantha. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Sarah Masters Buckey (Author)
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