Books like Old Lover's Ghost by Joan Smith
Charity Wainwright’s father possesses a rare talent for soothing ghosts, a gift that keeps him traveling the country. As a result, Charity’s life is devoted to caretaking rather than finding love. The story unfolds at Keefer Hall, where a restless spirit torments the Earl of Merton’s mother. Amidst the supernatural tension, the Earl himself—skeptical of Charity’s father and, ultimately, of Charity—certainly shows a side that can be both charming and formidable.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Joan Smith
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