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    John Harwood · standalone novel · 2008

    Ghost stories, about family secrets, set in british isles and big city.

    “Set in late 19th century London, it follows the story of Constance Langton who in an attempt to make her mother healthy again takes her to a séance only to result in tragic consequences.”

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    Carol Goodman · standalone novel · 2003

    Literary & general, about family secrets, set in north america and contemporary.

    “Kay was hired as a maid but refused to speak of her past or her family.”

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    Adele Griffin & Lisa Brown · standalone novel · 2010

    Historical fiction and ghost stories, set in north america.

    “After Jennie Lovell's fiance , Will, is killed during the Civil War, she forms an alliance with a spirit photographer and uses her ability to talk to the dead to investigate the secrets Will was hiding and how he really died.”

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  • Cover of The Woman in Black
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    series · 3 books · 1983

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    “A television film adaptation with a screenplay by Nigel Kneale, was produced in 1989.”

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