The Chateau is a contemporary novel by Penelope Sky. The story revolves around a caretaker who moves to Paris for her study-abroad program and ends up staying there. However, her life takes a turn when her sister visits her and gets into trouble, leading them both to a labor camp in the middle of nowhere. The only person who is kind to her is her guard, who gives her little hidden tools and wants her to be free. The novel is a story of survival and the bond between siblings.