Spirit of the Revolution

I've just finished to read the last pages of "Spirit of the Revolution" and already miss the atmosphere, the setting, the characters. This is an enchanting story. The author, Debbie Peterson is a great narrator, mixing informative facts, mysteries, detective work, a love story and drama.. I've learnt a lot about facts that are not taught in history books about the Revolution and Scotland. 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. But, nobody in fact was making a re enactment. Then, the story was depicted as fake news. But, what if ? The book plays with the idea, very successfully. The author, Debbie Peterson is a great narrator, mixing informative facts, mysteries, detective work, a love story and drama.

Pennsylvania, ghosts, romantic, family, friendship, verbal-humor, situational-humor, historical research

Who will absolutely adore this book? Well, besides American Revolutionary War reenactors and history geeks, there's those whose jobs make them need temporary escape from reality, those whose lives are so ultra busy that they need a brief escape, those who are too busy with everything to see the romance in their own lives, and anybody who likes a really well written story. This is not an unbiased review because we were American Revolutionary War reenactors until my husband's death and the rest of us are still history geeks, but it's such a good story! Suspend disbelief and meet a few of the men from Morgan's Rangers who did not survive the war but remain as ghosts in a home near where theirs were and the friendship and antics they share with the delightful violinist who has restored it.
I requested and received a free ebook copy from The Wild Rose Press via NetGalley. Thank you! !

This book reminds us that while it might be fun to read these stories, it couldn't have been very fun to live in the actual time (which is why I can not stand time travel stories that strand women in the past, where are the stories that bring a lady from that time and strand her in the present and watch her blossom with all the freedoms and opportunity she could have).

I loved this historical fiction, time slip, novel. I love books set in two time period with lovers out of time. It was a sweet read, and sometimes you just need a sweet read.

I just did not care or connect with the characters. plus the whole ghost thing was just meh for me. Sadly not as enjoyable as i wanted it to be.