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The Ghost Bride
Can new love break the curse of an old enmity?
England 1867
A chance meeting on a train by travel writer Jemima Douglas and historian Dr. Monty Rhodes is more than fortuitous—it is fated.
Bound for the same small village in Devon, Jemima and Monty discover that an old church and an even more ancient castle are entwined in a mystery that spans centuries: whatever happened to Isabeau de Bois, the Tudor bride who disappeared on the eve of her wedding?
Villagers say the mysterious figure which appears in the castle and the village is the Ghost Bride who beseeches lovers to try to uncover her final resting place.
As Monty and Jemima are drawn deeper into the tale, hearts and lives are in danger.
(Note: This story was first published as part of the USA Today Bestselling Boxed set Upon a Midnight Dreary, October 2021)
England 1867
A chance meeting on a train by travel writer Jemima Douglas and historian Dr. Monty Rhodes is more than fortuitous—it is fated.
Bound for the same small village in Devon, Jemima and Monty discover that an old church and an even more ancient castle are entwined in a mystery that spans centuries: whatever happened to Isabeau de Bois, the Tudor bride who disappeared on the eve of her wedding?
Villagers say the mysterious figure which appears in the castle and the village is the Ghost Bride who beseeches lovers to try to uncover her final resting place.
As Monty and Jemima are drawn deeper into the tale, hearts and lives are in danger.
(Note: This story was first published as part of the USA Today Bestselling Boxed set Upon a Midnight Dreary, October 2021)
- GenresHistorical
101 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 21, 2021
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About the author
Elizabeth Ellen Carter
60 books353 followersUSA Today bestselling author Elizabeth Ellen Carter is an award-winning historical romance writer who pens richly detailed historical romantic adventures. A former newspaper journalist, Carter ran an award-winning PR agency for 12 years. She lives in Australia.
On the publication of her debut novel in 2013, Carter was heralded by critics as ‘a writer worth keeping an eye on’ with a style reminiscent of classic suspense novelist Daphne du Maurier. This impression has been borne out in her subsequent work.
Her full-length novels frequently feature psychologically complex relations between the central characters and often delve into dark themes.
Nonetheless, she also occasionally turns her hand to sweet romance (always with a touch of adventure) suitable for younger readers as well as older fans looking for a change of pace.
Elizabeth Ellen Carter’s full-length titles and several novellas have been published by Dragonblade Publishing since 2017. She also regularly contributes to various multi-author anthologies and is a member of The Bluestocking Belles group of Regency romance authors.
On the publication of her debut novel in 2013, Carter was heralded by critics as ‘a writer worth keeping an eye on’ with a style reminiscent of classic suspense novelist Daphne du Maurier. This impression has been borne out in her subsequent work.
Her full-length novels frequently feature psychologically complex relations between the central characters and often delve into dark themes.
Nonetheless, she also occasionally turns her hand to sweet romance (always with a touch of adventure) suitable for younger readers as well as older fans looking for a change of pace.
Elizabeth Ellen Carter’s full-length titles and several novellas have been published by Dragonblade Publishing since 2017. She also regularly contributes to various multi-author anthologies and is a member of The Bluestocking Belles group of Regency romance authors.
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August 31, 2024
I am shocked that two stories of the White Lady Ghost of Berry Pomeroy Castle have been included in this anthology - and - that 'White Lady Lost' comes first. That one just reveals from the beginning what had happened. It totally spoils this novel but this novella is how the story should've been told.
Nevertheless I loved the leads and am reviewing it as if I had no clue about the story. It's tragic but at least the manner of death suggested here is better than the one in the other story.
Nevertheless I loved the leads and am reviewing it as if I had no clue about the story. It's tragic but at least the manner of death suggested here is better than the one in the other story.
November 8, 2025
A little spooky
This was a fun, quick ghost story. I really enjoyed it. A couple of parts got me. I was looking for something like this.
This was a fun, quick ghost story. I really enjoyed it. A couple of parts got me. I was looking for something like this.
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