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Alice Sees Ghosts
Alice's ancestral home is crumbling. As her grandmother lies on her deathbed, and her relationships with her alcoholic mother and extended family members grow strained, Alice finds herself haunted by a spectral visitor. The ghost's cryptic and friendly whispers lead her on a journey to India, where long-buried family secrets lie in wait.
Her fiancé, psychiatrist Ronit Roy, is troubled by Alice's obsession with the supernatural. Yet, he finds himself irresistibly drawn into the labyrinth of secrets entwining her family's past. Together, they embark on a mission to India, seeking answers that lie at the precarious intersection of the living and the dead.
As the future beckons, Alice finally confronts a question that will change her life: will unearthing these hidden truths bring her closer to understanding herself and mend her familial bonds, or will the weight of the past prevent her from moving forward?
In Alice Sees Ghosts, Daisy Rockwell tells an unforgettable story of love, grief and wanting closure. A profound exploration of people trying to piece their broken selves together, this novel celebrates life in all its guises, and what comes after.
Her fiancé, psychiatrist Ronit Roy, is troubled by Alice's obsession with the supernatural. Yet, he finds himself irresistibly drawn into the labyrinth of secrets entwining her family's past. Together, they embark on a mission to India, seeking answers that lie at the precarious intersection of the living and the dead.
As the future beckons, Alice finally confronts a question that will change her life: will unearthing these hidden truths bring her closer to understanding herself and mend her familial bonds, or will the weight of the past prevent her from moving forward?
In Alice Sees Ghosts, Daisy Rockwell tells an unforgettable story of love, grief and wanting closure. A profound exploration of people trying to piece their broken selves together, this novel celebrates life in all its guises, and what comes after.
272 pages, Hardcover
Published August 19, 2025
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July 26, 2026
Alice’s grandmother is dying and their once beautiful home is decaying and run down. To make matters worse, Alice’s relationship with her family especially her mother is strained at best. The tension and conflict caused by these events culminate in Alice being haunted by a ghost. Initially, she is not clear on who the ghost is, but does soon realize that it is the ghost of her dead grandfather who is beckoning Alice to visit India in hopes of uncovering lingering family secrets.
The initial mood of the novel is gothic as the house is represented as a decaying entity characteristic of the dysfunction in Alice’s family. The dark, mysterious and somber mood that permeates throughout creates a gripping and tense feeling for the reader.
The overwhelming supernatural and creepy elements and Alice’s ability to communicate with her dead grandfather contrasts with Alice’s boyfriend, Rohit, a logical and pragmatic psychiatrist. This contrast sets up much of the first third of the novel, but Rohit does agree to accompany Alice to India.
The author crafts Alice’s character superbly and the reader is fully invested in Alice’s story and her need to journey thousands of miles away to uncover the truth about her grandfather’s past. In many ways, Alice is hoping to help her family heal from their overwhelming conflicts and dysfunction. Rohit plays the part of the loyal and understanding boyfriend and her trip to India strengthens her relationship with him and his family, a family that is united and vibrant.
Overall, the novel is an engaging and moving story about family secrets, loyalty and finding one’s place in the world. The fact that is told through the frame of a ghost story works well to keep the reader interested and invested in what happens to Alice. Her growth is one of the most stirring parts of the story for she in essence is left to put the family back together.
The initial mood of the novel is gothic as the house is represented as a decaying entity characteristic of the dysfunction in Alice’s family. The dark, mysterious and somber mood that permeates throughout creates a gripping and tense feeling for the reader.
The overwhelming supernatural and creepy elements and Alice’s ability to communicate with her dead grandfather contrasts with Alice’s boyfriend, Rohit, a logical and pragmatic psychiatrist. This contrast sets up much of the first third of the novel, but Rohit does agree to accompany Alice to India.
The author crafts Alice’s character superbly and the reader is fully invested in Alice’s story and her need to journey thousands of miles away to uncover the truth about her grandfather’s past. In many ways, Alice is hoping to help her family heal from their overwhelming conflicts and dysfunction. Rohit plays the part of the loyal and understanding boyfriend and her trip to India strengthens her relationship with him and his family, a family that is united and vibrant.
Overall, the novel is an engaging and moving story about family secrets, loyalty and finding one’s place in the world. The fact that is told through the frame of a ghost story works well to keep the reader interested and invested in what happens to Alice. Her growth is one of the most stirring parts of the story for she in essence is left to put the family back together.
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