Come and Go: A Ghostly Comedy

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Summary: The Late but Reliable Latimers
Review: A Confederate Civil War Vet hooked up with his English cousin and went off to Europe to drown his sorrows, succeeding to such an extent that he got himself, cousin and pet monkey shot by invading Prussians. So starts Brief Candles, in which they continue to figure when their ectoplasm is gelled by the presence of modern day ('50s) descendants. In Come and Go, the pair and their pet are brought back again by the peril of another descendant. They are as charming and delightful as ever. Don't expect convoluted plot or subtle characterization. Do expect comedy, gentility and the lively Aunt Angela. If you haven't read Brief Candles, drop everything and do that now. Then come back and read this. Then you may weep a bit, for along with Happy Returns, these are all the visits of the late Latimers that we are going to get. Thanks to the Rue Morgue Press for renewing them in these reprints.

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Summary: Hooray! They're 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!