The Playhouse

This is where James works as an apprentice to Master Phillips and the King’s Men performance troupe practices. Joan’s parents allow her to work behind the scenes here, even though she is not allowed to perform by law. Since it is closely tied to the theatre, Joan faces Auberon here when she takes her brother’s place for a performance. The Playhouse is later closed down due to the plague, though it is implied that Cecil had a hand in keeping the troupe from performing there until Joan does what he wants.

The Sands Family Home

The Sands Family Home is where Joan and James live with their parents and maid, Nan. This is also where Joan first learns about Baba Ben’s disappearance and where Goodfellow and Rose take her after Auberon’s attack. Part of the way through the novel, Cecil tracks Joan...