Spirit of the Revolution by Debbie Peterson

Her Scottish brogue wasn’t as strong as I might have liked, but overall it didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the book. Lee Ahonen narrated this book and I thought she did a good job. I was happy with the ending, so that was good. As with any ghost story, I wondered what would happen in the end. Peterson creates are rich and full, the story creative and unique. I happen to know he has his own story, so check that one out as well. When Joelna visits a castle in Scotland, she meets a Scottish Medieval Warrior ghost, Kellen. Mathias is able to fly with her on the airplane and so keeps her company. The mystery part of the story carries from graves to caves with a stop in Scotland in between. He might not be corporeal, but he’s a fascinating man whose story intrigues her. Mathias is the leader of the ghosts and the one who makes most of the overtures toward Joelna. This book is part mystery, part exploration of the paranormal, and part romance. Jolena loves history so when she discovers her ghosts have been dead for more than two hundred years, she’s intrigued. She and her dog Dakota have a pretty good thing going as she settles into her new home, finally setting up her many heirloom treasures. That ‘fiddle’ is a violin – Jolena plays in an orchestra and is world-renown.

After all, these soldiers from the Revolutionary War have chased away many owners before but when Jolena plays her ‘fiddle’, they decide to let her stay. She was drawn to this house but it’s the inhabitants who make her want to stay. So what would I do if I discovered I lived in a haunted house? That’s the question Jolena Leigh Michaelsson faces. The author, Debbie Peterson is a great narrator, mixing informative facts, mysteries, detective work, a love story and drama.I’m not a believer in ghosts, per se, but there are things that sometimes can’t be explained by ordinary reasoning. But, what if ? The book plays with the idea, very successfully. Then, the story was depicted as fake news. But, nobody in fact was making a re enactment.

Also, who has never wondered, sitting down, relaxing in a Chateau, by the end of the afternoon when the place starts to get empty of tourists, what would happen if a ghost would appear and talk ? I was always fascinated by the story of English tourists who thought to have spoken with people wearing costumes in the Versailles gardens, last century. I've learnt a lot about facts that are not taught in history books about the Revolution and Scotland.

The author, Debbie Peterson is a great narrator, mixing informative facts, mysteries, detective work, a love story and drama. I've just finished to read the last pages of 'Spirit of the Revolution' and already miss the atmosphere, the setting, the characters.

Spirit of the Revolution by Debbie Peterson