The answer might be Janitor signs
Probably the setting will be in a castle. There will be an atmosphere of mystery and suspense. Most likely an ancient prophecy, and omens, portents, and visions. Also some supernatural events. Definitely overwrought emotion. Woman threatened by a powerful male most of the time. Gloom and horror too. That's about it.
“whose father worked for the railroad” is a subordinate clause as it is a relative clause beginning with the pronoun “whose”. It is particularly used in written English and it refers to possession of things or to make association or connections with other things or people.