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After the Ruby family settles into a historic bed‑and‑breakfast in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, sixteen‑year‑old Lorelei finds the atmosphere unsettling—until she encounters a lingering Civil War ghost named Nathaniel. Nathaniel entrusts Lorelei with a mystery tied to the mansion’s past, forcing her to delve into hidden rooms, mysterious staff, and the house’s haunted legacy. With each clue, Lorelei learns that the B&B’s present is intricately linked to its storied, ghost‑ridden history, and she must decide whether to help Nathaniel find peace or protect her own future.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Lois Ruby
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