Ghost of Hollow House

by Linda Stratman

It’s 1872 and Mina Scarletti’s good friend has been invited to visit Hollow House by Mr. Honeyacre and his wife Kitty.  The Honeyacres are hoping Ms Scarletti can help them with a little problem of a haunting that is making Kitty ill.  Mina is skilled at ferreting out impostor mediums and hauntings.  What she doesn’t expect is the arrival of her nemesis with a young photographer in tow who seems determined to woo her.  Stratman’s protagonist is a strong-willed woman in a society that expects much but allows little in the women of the time.  Mina suffers from scoliosis and manages to buck a society that says women need a man to be vital.  She leads a full of life while dealing with the pain and discomfort of the disease.  This is not deep literature, but a good escape read that teens who are dealing with scoliosis will be able to easily identify themselves in this strong woman’s position.

I thank the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me access to the electronic Advanced Reader’s Copy for my honest review.

PUB:  Sapere Books

PUB DATE:  May 24, 2019

ISBN:  9781913028404

Genre:  Historical Mystery