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Ghosts of Southampton #2
Residuum
Nothing drowns out the sound of drowning....The survivors of Titanic arrive in New York City on a rainy April morning, but being back on dry land doesn't end the terror, and for some of the passengers, the nightmares are just beginning.
Having escaped her haunting past in Southampton, Meg Westmoreland knows she should be excited to start her new life in New York City as millionaire Charlie Ashton's fiancée. However, Titanic has scarred both of them, and part of her wants to escape into the night, to start her new life all over again. Meg knows she must find the strength to help Charlie recover from Titanic and face the demons of her past, which includes going back to Southampton to face her mother and uncle. Will she stay by Charlie's side or look for another way to dissolve their arranged marriage?The voices in Charlie's head are ever-present, and after a while, he begins to think he's losing his mind. How can he give his new fiancee the attention she deserves when thoughts of Titanic are constantly replaying? Will he end up losing Meg all over again?
Residuum is the third installment in the Ghosts of Southampton series, following Meg and Charlie as they attempt to return to their lives after the Titanic disaster. The next book in the series, Lusitania, is now on While not explicit, there are mentions of abuse in this story. Sensitive readers should read with caution.
Having escaped her haunting past in Southampton, Meg Westmoreland knows she should be excited to start her new life in New York City as millionaire Charlie Ashton's fiancée. However, Titanic has scarred both of them, and part of her wants to escape into the night, to start her new life all over again. Meg knows she must find the strength to help Charlie recover from Titanic and face the demons of her past, which includes going back to Southampton to face her mother and uncle. Will she stay by Charlie's side or look for another way to dissolve their arranged marriage?The voices in Charlie's head are ever-present, and after a while, he begins to think he's losing his mind. How can he give his new fiancee the attention she deserves when thoughts of Titanic are constantly replaying? Will he end up losing Meg all over again?
Residuum is the third installment in the Ghosts of Southampton series, following Meg and Charlie as they attempt to return to their lives after the Titanic disaster. The next book in the series, Lusitania, is now on While not explicit, there are mentions of abuse in this story. Sensitive readers should read with caution.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2018
About the author
I.D. Johnson
80 books59 followersID Johnson wears many hats: mother, wife, editor, tutu maker, and writer, to name a few. Some of her favorite people are the two little girls who often implore that she "watch me!" in the middle of forming finely crafted sentences, that guy who dozes off well before she closes her laptop, and those furry critters at the foot of the bed at night. If she could do anything in the world, she would live in Cinderella's castle and write love stories all day while sipping Dr. Pepper and eating calorie-less Hershey's kisses. For now, she'll stick to her Dallas-area home and spending her days with the characters she's grown to love.
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February 29, 2024
3.5 stars rounded up.
The last in the “Ghosts of Southampton” series. Really, these three books should have been just one book, since they were all so short.
The story about Meg and Charlie continues, picking up as the Carpathia steams into New York harbor, carrying its own passengers as well as the survivors of the Titanic disaster. Charlie’s health is in danger, since he spent so much time in the freezing Atlantic Ocean. None of the characters are emotionally unscathed by the disaster, but some handle it better than others.
All the storylines are tied up pretty much as you would expect, although there are some twists. Meg eventually faces her past trauma and learns to overcome it.
One minor point that I found annoying: the author apparently doesn’t know the difference between a “lady-in-waiting” who is an aristocratic woman who volunteers to be a companion to the Queen and a “lady’s maid” who is a paid servant. Throughout all three books, she used these terms interchangeably and incorrectly.
Otherwise, these books are good, quick reads.
The last in the “Ghosts of Southampton” series. Really, these three books should have been just one book, since they were all so short.
The story about Meg and Charlie continues, picking up as the Carpathia steams into New York harbor, carrying its own passengers as well as the survivors of the Titanic disaster. Charlie’s health is in danger, since he spent so much time in the freezing Atlantic Ocean. None of the characters are emotionally unscathed by the disaster, but some handle it better than others.
All the storylines are tied up pretty much as you would expect, although there are some twists. Meg eventually faces her past trauma and learns to overcome it.
One minor point that I found annoying: the author apparently doesn’t know the difference between a “lady-in-waiting” who is an aristocratic woman who volunteers to be a companion to the Queen and a “lady’s maid” who is a paid servant. Throughout all three books, she used these terms interchangeably and incorrectly.
Otherwise, these books are good, quick reads.
June 21, 2020
This was the conclusion to Meg and Charlie's story. After almost losing the chance to find love with each other, they had both survived the Titanic's sinking and Meg’s introduction to Charlie's family. Life has not been easy for them, and became less so after having barely survived the Titanic. Now, they need to survive their engagement party and let the world know that Meg was still alive. After that, they will need to deal with Meg's past before they can face a new future together.
Like the previous two stories in this series, I greatly enjoyed reading this book. The author did a very good job of letting us see into the heads of her characters as they came to grips with what they have lived through and find a way to deal with the trauma that was left behind.
Each of the books in this series were very hard to put down at night. These stories are ones that I think anyone who has enjoyed the rest of the books in this series will also want to read.
One small warning, however, part of the trauma that one of the characters must deal with involves her having grown up in an abusive home. While I don't believe there was anything graphically described in this book, the reader should be aware that dealing with being a trauma survivor is one of the themes of this book.
In my opinion, it is a story that is well worth reading.
Like the previous two stories in this series, I greatly enjoyed reading this book. The author did a very good job of letting us see into the heads of her characters as they came to grips with what they have lived through and find a way to deal with the trauma that was left behind.
Each of the books in this series were very hard to put down at night. These stories are ones that I think anyone who has enjoyed the rest of the books in this series will also want to read.
One small warning, however, part of the trauma that one of the characters must deal with involves her having grown up in an abusive home. While I don't believe there was anything graphically described in this book, the reader should be aware that dealing with being a trauma survivor is one of the themes of this book.
In my opinion, it is a story that is well worth reading.
July 10, 2018
Everyone should read
I read all 3 because I enjoy reading the whole story. This series was extremely powerful in getting many messages alive in the minds of its readers. The author commented on the subject of abuse and this is a subject that many people like to pretend doesn't exist. I work in a field where this behavior is seen everyday.
The characters were interesting and you wanted to jump into the story and support and encourage Meg through her life's ordeals. This story kept you on the edge of your seat, impatient to read the next page, and not wanting to put it down. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.
I read all 3 because I enjoy reading the whole story. This series was extremely powerful in getting many messages alive in the minds of its readers. The author commented on the subject of abuse and this is a subject that many people like to pretend doesn't exist. I work in a field where this behavior is seen everyday.
The characters were interesting and you wanted to jump into the story and support and encourage Meg through her life's ordeals. This story kept you on the edge of your seat, impatient to read the next page, and not wanting to put it down. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.
July 29, 2020
Heavier
This book is heavier than the first. Although the first book was tragic with the retelling of that fateful night and the facts that supported it, this book dives deeper into emotions, world building, character development and thought processes.
It is as the blurb suggests: the aftermath of the Titanic and how it has affected the characters. I don’t feel the need to rehash it in a summary. I will say that Meg eventually confronts her mother and uncle and things happen!
I found the promotions, the “predictions” of the future amusing. “womens rights?” pff. Telephones in which they can see each other (facetime)? crazy talk.
All hilarious.
This book is heavier than the first. Although the first book was tragic with the retelling of that fateful night and the facts that supported it, this book dives deeper into emotions, world building, character development and thought processes.
It is as the blurb suggests: the aftermath of the Titanic and how it has affected the characters. I don’t feel the need to rehash it in a summary. I will say that Meg eventually confronts her mother and uncle and things happen!
I found the promotions, the “predictions” of the future amusing. “womens rights?” pff. Telephones in which they can see each other (facetime)? crazy talk.
All hilarious.
June 25, 2018
Trilogy of Ghosts of Southampton
I've always been fascinated by Titanic which was the reason for picking up Ghosts of Southampton to begin with. I believe that readers should read the entire trilogy to receive a complete view of each character and how they relate to each other. Meg and Charlie are both strong in their own way, but together they seem invincible and so loving to everyone. The story is not always easy to read as it does involve the loss of innocence in young girls. However, the ending is satisfying, with everyone getting what they deserved.
I've always been fascinated by Titanic which was the reason for picking up Ghosts of Southampton to begin with. I believe that readers should read the entire trilogy to receive a complete view of each character and how they relate to each other. Meg and Charlie are both strong in their own way, but together they seem invincible and so loving to everyone. The story is not always easy to read as it does involve the loss of innocence in young girls. However, the ending is satisfying, with everyone getting what they deserved.
February 18, 2019
Fun, but serious read
The characters depth and layers. The story was wonderful, about their lives after the sinking of the Titanic leading up to Charlie an Megs wedding although Meg had ghosts of her own from before the sinking. Jonathon, Charlies man Friday, has a secret of his own. It's a wonderful story that couldnt put down and l highly recommend it.
The characters depth and layers. The story was wonderful, about their lives after the sinking of the Titanic leading up to Charlie an Megs wedding although Meg had ghosts of her own from before the sinking. Jonathon, Charlies man Friday, has a secret of his own. It's a wonderful story that couldnt put down and l highly recommend it.
June 18, 2018
The conclusion to the story of Meg and Charlie. I was swept up in the feelings Charlie experienced because of PTSD: trauma and survivor’s guilt. I cheered Meg’s growth from victim to victor. This was my favorite book of the trilogy.
February 4, 2019
An Excellent Trilogy
I already have a book hangover from binge reading all three of the books in a very short time. The story was so well told that as a reader I just couldn't help myself. Thanks for an excellent binge!
I already have a book hangover from binge reading all three of the books in a very short time. The story was so well told that as a reader I just couldn't help myself. Thanks for an excellent binge!
June 4, 2019
A story of pleasure, history, and a bit of psychology.
This story is from the perspective of Titanic survivors and life after tragedy. The characters become very believable and setting is reality in the early 1900s. Thankful for all the happy solutions and love!
This story is from the perspective of Titanic survivors and life after tragedy. The characters become very believable and setting is reality in the early 1900s. Thankful for all the happy solutions and love!
March 15, 2020
I did not think this one was anywhere near as good as the first one...there were some shocking things throughout the book (especially towards the end)...but I was also able to predict others as well.
July 24, 2020
A different titanic story
I liked how this story dealt with what happened to some of the Titanic survivors. It was very good story.
I liked how this story dealt with what happened to some of the Titanic survivors. It was very good story.
January 31, 2021
Very good!
January 29, 2023
Great book
Story was excellent. It stuck to alot of the truth. Also told what people that survived experienced after being rescued. I highly recommend this book.
Story was excellent. It stuck to alot of the truth. Also told what people that survived experienced after being rescued. I highly recommend this book.
March 6, 2026
I really loved reading this wonderful book! I loved everything about this wonderful book! I had a hard time putting this wonderful book down! I will be reading he next book in this wonderful series!
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