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1786, Jerusalem College Cambridge. The ghost of Sylvia Whichcote is rumoured to be haunting Jerusalem since disturbed fellow-commoner, Frank Oldershaw, claims to have seen the dead woman prowling the grounds. Desperate to salvage her son's reputation, Lady Anne Oldershaw employs John... read more
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Characters/People edit
- John Holdsworth: A tragic figured wracked with guilt over the deaths of his wife & son, strong and full of integrity, he logically and relentlessly solves the riddle of 2 deaths while confronting and dispelling ghosts.
- Frank Oldershaw: A troubled young man of good lineage who thinks he has seen a ghost.
- Mr. Mulgrave: Add a description of this character.
- Mr. Richardson: Influential teacher at Jerusalem College
- Elinor Carbury
- Anne Oldershaw: Widow, mother of Frank.
- Sylvia Whichcote: Woman found dead in a pond at Jerusalem College.
- Mrs. Phear
- Dr. Jermyn: Headmaster of Jerusalem College
- Georgie: John's son, deceased.
- Maria: John's wife, deceased.
- Dorcas: A maid
- Susan: Servant.
- Soresby
- Tom Turdman: Sort of the local grounds keeper and janitor.
- Ben: Servant
- Harry
- Mr. Cross
- Charles
- Mrs. Farmer
- Mr. Miskin
- Tabitha Skinner: One of the virgins.
- Mr. Mepal
- Mr. Crowley
- Richenda: Mr Richardson's alter ego from his student days.
First Sentence edit
Late in the evening of Thursday, 16 February 1786, the Last Supper was nearing its end.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Andrew Taylor (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: September 2, 2010
ISBN: 0718147510
Page Count: 480
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: September 2, 2010
ISBN: 0718147510
Page Count: 480
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