Cat Royal
Cat Royal (also known as Cat Royal Adventures) is a series of 7 historical fiction adventure books by Julia Golding, a British novelist. The main character of the series is an orphan named Catherine "Cat" Royal. The series is set in 18th Century London where Cat lives in the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, after she was abandoned on the front steps of the theatre and taken in by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, the owner of the theatre. The main themes are slavery and equality between people from all races and social classes. While the main cast of characters are  fictional, some real historical figures, such as Olaudah Equiano, feature as supporting characters. The first book, "The Diamond of Drury Lane", takes place in January 1790, and the seventh book, "Cat's Cradle", takes place in October 1792. Originally, the books had illustrated covers, but these were later replaced with photographic covers, with a model representing the protagonist, Cat Royal. Themes. Themes shown throughout the series include acceptance of different ethnic categories, and expressing the belief that it is not what one likes or social class that matters, but rather, personality. The theme of making one's way through adolescence  could also be considered an aspect of the series, as the protagonist struggles to find work, and a home where she can be accepted for who she is and not be pressured into marriage and other issues faced by most young women during the time period in which the books are set.