Some Old Lover’s Ghost
Some Old Lover’s Ghost by Judith Lennox is a novel published by HarperCollins on October 20, 1999. This 480-page book explores the intertwining lives of its characters as they navigate love, loss, and the complexities of the past. The story follows Rebecca Bennett, a thirty-one-year-old woman facing financial difficulties and emotional turmoil after a failed romance. Tasked with writing the biography of Dame Tilda Franklin, a prominent child welfare activist, Rebecca uncovers a rich history filled with passion and pain, drawing parallels to her own life.
As Rebecca delves deeper into Dame Tilda’s past, she finds herself developing a connection with Tilda’s grandson, Patrick, which complicates her journey. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Fen country, featuring a cast of memorable characters that enrich the story. Readers will encounter themes of tragedy, recovery, and healing as Rebecca confronts a family secret that threatens her newfound love. This edition presents a thoughtful exploration of romance and the impact of history on personal relationships.
Official synopsis Publisher
Combining the eloquence and compassion of great English storytellers such as Rosamunde Pilcher and Joanna Trollope with a keen sense for how we reconcile the present by connecting to our past, Judith Lennox comes to America with this international bestseller.
Rebecca Bennett, thirty-one, financially strapped and reeling from a disastrous love affair, has just taken on the biggest project of her career: writing the biography of Dame Tilda Franklin, considered England’s angel to needy children.
Mining the past of this distinguished child welfare activist, Rebecca is amazed to discover a history riddled with the passion and pain of mysterious kin and unpredictable love. Delving further into Dame Tilda’s life, Rebecca finds parallels with her own experience and begins to regard this woman as a soul mate. Soon a romance blossoms between Rebecca and Tilda’s grandson, Patrick, and she is drawn even closer to the family. Yet, just as their relationship begins to grow, Rebecca uncovers a family secret that threatens to destroy her newfound love.
Set against the stark beauty of the Fen country and peopled with memorable characters, Some Old Lover’s Ghost is an addictive novel of tragedy, recovery, healing, and love that will raise you up and touch your heart.
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