The Reluctant Ghost

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Summary: Average Regency novel..
Review: Sheila Allen's "Reluctant Ghost" is the first of 4 novels featuring a ghost named Harry. Here, Jane Steadford tries to save her home from her nasty uncle Nigel, and from the new buyer, the Earl of Warwick, Charles Graham. But Jane finds herself falling for the Earl, with the help of Harry who shows up in the second half of the book. But Lady Agatha, Jane's grandmother, is determined to stop this romance, as she was used by all of the men in her life. True love triumphs of course, with the help of Harry

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Summary: Introducing Sir Harry the Ghost
Review: This is the charming tale of Sir Harry, the ghost, and the lovers of Steadford Abbey he must bring together. Although this book takes a while to get going, the characters are charming (especially the irritated but earnest Harry) and the plot is fun. Harry must bring together the granddaughter of bitter Lady Agatha (who has been dumped on by every man she ever knew) and the man who bought her home from under her. Sheila Rosalynd Allen's (aka Sheila O'Hallion) writing is especially strong with the dialogue and the believeable romance. Look to the next three books for more of an enjoyable romp (#2 "Meddlesome Ghost," #3 "Helpful Ghost," #4 "Passionate Ghost").