The White Jade Fox

Set in a nineteenth-century American manor near Baltimore, the story follows Saranna Stowell, a governess who uncovers a deep mystery linked to treasures from a sea captain's past. As she navigates eerie occurrences that both endanger and shield her, she confronts a formidable evil lurking within the manor. This gothic tale weaves elements of I Ching and ancient Chinese lore, enriching the narrative with an occult dimension, all crafted by the renowned science fiction and fantasy author Andre Norton.