Witch Winnie's Mystery, or The Old Oak Cabinet: The Story of a King's Daughter

"Witch Winnie's Mystery, or The Old Oak Cabinet: The Story of a King's Daughter" by Elizabeth W. Champney follows the lively experiences of a group of boarding school girls, especially the clever Winnie, whose spirited character drives much of the novel's action. The book looks at the value of friendship, the learning of responsibility, and the problems that young women experienced while managing their lives and relationships within the confines of boarding school. The story introduces a close group known as the "Amen Corner," whose lives are deeply connected through school events and charitable work. The bonds of friendship are challenged by the arrival of a new student and the resulting tensions that arise to test the girls. When a theft occurs, the suspicion among friends creates mystery and allows the reader to question who they should trust.