The Far Traveller

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Summary: Hurray, it's in print again! from another happy reader
Review: I love this book and the other Manning Coles ghost stories that are finally back in print again. I've been collecting their spy books from second hand bookstores across the country for years, but the ghost stories have been impossible to find.

This one is my favorite. These books are sweet and amusing. Don't miss them.

Rating:
Summary: Hurray, it's in print again! from another happy reader
Review: I love this book and the other Manning Coles ghost stories that are finally back in print again. I've been collecting their spy books from second hand bookstores across the country for years, but the ghost stories have been impossible to find.

This one is my favorite. These books are sweet and amusing. Don't miss them.

Rating:
Summary: How many charming books have you read lately?
Review: I read this book as a child; I stole it from my parent's bookshelf and have re-read off and on since. And, no, it is not THAT kind of book.

In post war Germany,a young American director is filming a movie about a long lost and reputedly charming Graf from the mid-Victorian era at said individual's castle. The lead playing the Graf falls down the stairs and is unable to perform when,lo and behold, a mysterious stranger and his faithful servant Franz Bagel arrive on the scene not only in the nick of time but are eerily perfect for the part of the Graf, or Highborn. When the butler and other servants snap to attention at the sight of this new Graf and the two strangers show an incredible familiarity with the details of Victorian life the producer and director wonder where did these two come from. Ghosts walk at night, suits of armour clank about, and a daring rapier fight wows the film crew. There is romance but no sex; this was written in the 1950s.

This book is fluff, but it is entertaining fluff. The characters are likeable and amusing and it is a charming story of what love does to keep us alive. The style is a trifle dated but you willnot be disapointed. I am very happy to see this has been reprinted.

Rating:
Summary: How many charming books have you read lately?
Review: I read this book as a child; I stole it from my parent's bookshelf and have re-read off and on since. And, no, it is not THAT kind of book.

In post war Germany,a young American director is filming a movie about a long lost and reputedly charming Graf from the mid-Victorian era at said individual's castle. The lead playing the Graf falls down the stairs and is unable to perform when,lo and behold, a mysterious stranger and his faithful servant Franz Bagel arrive on the scene not only in the nick of time but are eerily perfect for the part of the Graf, or Highborn. When the butler and other servants snap to attention at the sight of this new Graf and the two strangers show an incredible familiarity with the details of Victorian life the producer and director wonder where did these two come from. Ghosts walk at night, suits of armour clank about, and a daring rapier fight wows the film crew. There is romance but no sex; this was written in the 1950s.

This book is fluff, but it is entertaining fluff. The characters are likeable and amusing and it is a charming story of what love does to keep us alive. The style is a trifle dated but you willnot be disapointed. I am very happy to see this has been reprinted.

Rating:
Summary: Hooray! It's in print again!
Review: This book, and the other two Manning Coles ghost stories, were favorites in my family as long as I can remember. My parents had the original books, which got misplaced years ago, and my sisters and I have looked for them used with only occasional success. What a delight to see them again! For sheer fun, it's hard to beat these, and some of the scenes are priceless. Have fun!