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House on Plunkett Street

by Lorena Bathey (Goodreads Author)

4.06 of 5 stars 4.06 · rating details · 34 ratings · 27 reviews

Phoebe Bertramis boring, bland, and unexciting. She works a job that is inadequate of her abilities. She has a boyfriend that is tolerable, but mostly a dud. She is on the treadmill of her life and doesn't know how to get off.

With changes in her job and her apartment going condo, she must find a new place to live. Her friend Meghan brings her to the perfect apartment and t...more

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Published December 18th 2011 by Lorena B Books (first published December 3rd 2011)

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Dec 06, 2011 Kimba (Caffeinated Book Reviewer) rated it 4 of 5 stars

The House on Plunkett Street, is a heartwarming tale about a California apartment building and the residents who reside there. It delivers a hopeful message about reaching out and living life to the fullest. I enjoyed this witty, sometimes sad tale with its paranormal twist.

Bathey introduces us to protagonist Phoebe Bertram. Phoebe lives in a world of beige and grey. She is a sweet, compassionate girl, who has spent her entire life feeling invisible. When we first met Phoebe, you get the feelin...more The House on Plunkett Street, is a heartwarming tale about a California apartment building and the residents who reside there. It delivers a hopeful message about reaching out and living life to the fullest. I enjoyed this witty, sometimes sad tale with its paranormal twist.

Bathey introduces us to protagonist Phoebe Bertram. Phoebe lives in a world of beige and grey. She is a sweet, compassionate girl, who has spent her entire life feeling invisible. When we first met Phoebe, you get the feeling she is just moving through life; but not really living it. Her apartment is converting to condos, and she can no longer afford the rent, her job is going to be downsized and her boyfriend is just boring. Just when it seems she has run out of luck, her co-worker offers to show her an apartment that is within her budget. Phoebe falls in love with the apartment, and upon moving in, is visited by three ghosts. The ghosts are wonderful, and I love the direction Bathey takes with each them. While this may have you thinking of a Christmas Carol, the similarity ends there. My favorite ghost is Polly. She has such a bubbly and infectious personality. Each ghost is unique and each offers Phoebe an important lesson about life.

The apartment building, where Phoebe finds a home is charming and the occupations are delightful. Bathey does a wonderful job of describing every detail, so that you can literally image it. The building has a rich history and I loved reading about it. It is here, that Phoebe learns to love herself, love others and ultimately trust that life will work out.

I highly recommend House on Plunkett Street to fans of chick-lit, tales with morals, happy endings, warm-hearted romances and ghosts. This is a quick, easy, enjoyable tale. Lorena Bathey has four other published works including, Beatrice Munson and Happy Beginnings: How I Became My Own Fairy Godmother. House on Plunkett Street was just published as an eBook, but will soon be available in paperback.

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Jul 02, 2012 Martha Bryce rated it 5 of 5 stars

The House on Plunkett Street
What a wonderful read this was! The House on Plunkett Street is a haunted house – but not in the traditional way. Instead, the house on Plunkett Street is a house that is infused with so much love that it helps to bring joy and life changing decisions to the people fortunate enough to rent in it. Originally built as a single home, it was later divided to serve as a safe place for women looking for a safe harbor. Phoebe Bertram is a normal, average American woman. She...more

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May 09, 2012 Book Snobs rated it 2 of 5 stars

I'd like to start off by saying that this story has a lot more to offer than what you'll read about in the blurb. Romance, mystery, intrigue, paranormal, and EDUCATION! I'm not one of those reviewers who speaks details of the story .. if you want that, pick up the book. Here, you'll learn how I FELT about it! This review is a bit of a struggle for me because as a general rule, I only review what I CAN'T keep to myself. While I'm not so in love that I'd personally shove it down your throats, I do...more I'd like to start off by saying that this story has a lot more to offer than what you'll read about in the blurb. Romance, mystery, intrigue, paranormal, and EDUCATION! I'm not one of those reviewers who speaks details of the story .. if you want that, pick up the book. Here, you'll learn how I FELT about it! This review is a bit of a struggle for me because as a general rule, I only review what I CAN'T keep to myself. While I'm not so in love that I'd personally shove it down your throats, I do respect the work that went in to House On Plunkett Street, and wish to share my experiences about it.

I must admit that the story began kind of slow for me. I had started and stopped several times as it just didn't hold my attention. I believe that this was intentionally written by the author as a way to project to the reader just how mundane and blah the main character Phoebe's life really is. It finally began picking up for me around chapter 3 or 4. The paranormal aspect came in kind of abruptly and without that "holy shit" moment that one would expect if suddenly faced with a ghost. Phoebe just accepted it as she does everything else in her life. At this point in the story, The author read my mind when she mentioned The Scrooge Story - A Christmas Carroll. I kind of got that feel, what with the three different ghosts making their appearances and serving each an individual purpose. It was a little cheesy, but still pleasant. We're first taken back in time to an era where women had to work for everything that we take for granted in todays age. Humility and modesty were also strong practices of those days and the author took me on an educational journey and I learned a lot, and felt empowered to have the rights as a woman gifted to me that so many worked for NOT so long ago.
The second ghost Polly was my FAV! She was truly the bee's knees! From the 1920's, I can really tell that Lorena did her homework when preparing this character for the story. The energy, soul, and lingo were so accurate and well reflected that I could really picture her materializing right before my eyes. Polly didn't have a happily ever after in the traditional sense and I loved that! That's REAL! Not everyone gets a fairytale. The final ghost didn't make much of an impression on me, but that may just be my own personal opinion.
Let's move onto the romance shall we? This is where it gets tricky.. you see... Phoebe has a boyfriend. A two year long BLAH relationship that's more a matter of convenience than love. Said boyfriend stays the night. No big deal right? I personally don't think so but it left me with questions. I'm wondering what audience/genre this book was intended for. I had originally thought YA but while the overnight visits were 'fade to grey' ... midway through the story, a very intimate sex scene pops up out of nowhere and shocked the hell out of me. Because of that, I would NOT recommend this for younger readers. One act of descriptive intimacy can change everything. Add that to the occasional curse word and I just really couldn't put my finger on what the author was going for.

Anyway, I'm supposed to be talking about romance right? Well, there wasn't much for the longest time. When it did finally come about, it happened so fast, so STRONG that I had kind of a hard time with it. The author explained all this away, so I know that it happened that way intentionally, I just felt that it could have been fleshed out with minute details a bit more. That being said, when the road got rocky, I got pissed! I KNEW it was coming, but when Phoebe got hurt, so did I! So I guess it goes to say SOMETHING that I was inspired enough to feel empathy for these people.

Much of this story felt very bland to me, a little elementary but that could very well be a reflection of my personal reading tastes, so I can't fault the writer for that. She was VERY thorough and while I like having the picture painted for me, I also really like to get down to the meat of a story. I've got to give it to Lorena however... the girl's got an amazing vocabulary! Aside from frequent pronouns, she really uses the English language to her benefit. I caught on to that right off the bat, so I'm sure writing must be a real passion for her.

I feel like Lorena took a conventional story and modernized it. I really appreciated the way that she brought us to a place where we could see what WAS, and compare it to what IS. All in all, I enjoyed the read even though it wasn't my personal cup of tea. It didn't sing to my heart but that's not to say that it won't sing to YOURS! I'd recommend giving it a go and finding out for yourself. I'm impressed enough with the ambition alone that I intend to follow up in the future with more of her work.

I know that I've skimmed over much of the story-line here, but these are the points that speak to me. I'm sure in reading, you'll find your own and I hope that you'll share them with the rest of us as well. If you enjoyed my review, and would like more.. please visit book-snobs.blogspot.com.
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Dec 12, 2011 Melissa rated it 5 of 5 stars

"Every woman is beautiful. You are no exception." -Isolda

Lorena Bathey, author of Beatrice Munson, has done it again. She has created a warm, friendly, female loving book! She had me crying, laughing, and cheering. House on Plunkett Street is a very well written story. Just as she did in Beatrice Munson Lorena created larger than life characters that the reader wishes they had in their corner.

House on Plunkett Street is the story of Phoebe, a self-described bland & average character who ha...more "Every woman is beautiful. You are no exception." -Isolda

Lorena Bathey, author of Beatrice Munson, has done it again. She has created a warm, friendly, female loving book! She had me crying, laughing, and cheering. House on Plunkett Street is a very well written story. Just as she did in Beatrice Munson Lorena created larger than life characters that the reader wishes they had in their corner.

House on Plunkett Street is the story of Phoebe, a self-described bland & average character who has just skated through life, due to being the only girl in her family, surrounded by five testosterone driven brothers and an alcoholic mother who took no attention of her daughter. Phoebe knows she needs to leave the grips of her family in Chicago and actually gather a backbone and travels to California to settle. While here Phoebe only continues in her bland life, with her bland boyfriend, until she is forced to move out of her apartment.

Phoebe's life takes an unexpected turn for the better when she is lucky enough to score an apartment in a history rich apartment building. The house on Plunkett Street was once a home for women who, during the war, needed a place to work on their live. The house choses the new inhabitants, not the other way around. Insert Phoebe's 3 ghosts who are there to repair her life and help her find who she is. Isolda, Polly and Hazel.

Isolda is the first ghost to appear and the original owner of the building. She explains to Phoebe why they are there. Here is an excerpt from the story so that you can get a feel for this beautiful story and the authors incredible writing style:

"Dear, this is only an introduction. I wanted you to know that I was going to be here once in a while, so you were not frightened when I appeared." Isolda was softening her tone, seeming to soothe Phoebe. "I would like us to work together. It is not that I know anything more than you do. It is just that I have already had to become that which I know lies within you. It is my wish to inspire you to want more in your life and to receive what you want. My experience has been that living in this house builds change. It is as if this home was built to transform the people who inhabit it."

After Isolda she is visited by Polly, the larger than life flapper with a flair for style. And finally, by Hazel to help Phoebe deal with her relationships. There is, of course, so much more than I have put in the review but you, the reader, will have to pick the book up to find out! Currently only a little over a dollar on Smashwords it would be the perfect gift for yourself, or the women in your life, this holiday season!

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog! I was not paid for this review. I was gifted the book but that in no way swayed my opinion. This is my view and that's all there is to it! Have a wonderful, magical day, and remember, we're all beautiful in some way! - Melissa

A room without books is like a body without a soul. -Cicero(less)

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Mar 16, 2012 Leann rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-2012

House on Plunkett Street is a getting to know oneself type of book. Phoebe is the main character and she is the type of girl that lives a basic life and sort of just blends in with life. When she goes looking for a new place her friend Meghan has told her about she falls in love with it. When she moves in she learns that this apartment has more to offer than just old beautiful charm. She soon finds out she will meet three wonderful ladies that are all ghosts and are all from different periods of...more

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Jun 01, 2013 Stacie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I read the House on Plunkett Street by Lorena Bathey, in exchange for review from Tomoson. I received a paperback copy. The book was published by Lorena B Books. The book is 3.99 on kindle, free to borrow with Prime, and 8.99 on paperback.

The book is about Phoebe Bertham. She is boring and goes unnoticed. She grew up with a house full of men, in a town where women worked in the home. Her mother catered to the men in the family. Her mother was also an alcoholic, staying mostly in the background,...more

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May 08, 2013 Tracee rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Phoebe is the main character of this book. She is going through life with the idea that she isn't really worth much that she has to basically settle for things. Till she happens upon a great deal. The house has an invitation she can't resist. The House has a full back story to it. It was built for women who really had no place to go. When Phoebe moved into the house her life began to change. She felt like she had finally "come home". She felt that the house wanted her there. That's when she met...more

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May 14, 2013 Niki rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is the first book I have read from this author. Reading the back of the book interested me right off the bat because I am a history geek and I love a good spooky story. I picked this book up and started to read it in the middle of making dinner, which was probably not a good idea because I totally forgot the meal and it almost burnt!! I was 50 pages in before I knew it. Once I started reading it and was introduced to the ghosts I realized it was not so spooky after all, but about life lesso...more

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May 15, 2013 Liisi Carr rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: author-request, author-requested-read, book-club-book-read, clean-read, fun, historical, mom-s-thumb-reviews, motivational, personal-library, romance, signed-book, all-about-life, i-recommend-this

Details: Phoebe has always been a wall flower. Her mom was a wall flower, who faded away into a drunkard. Having tons of older brothers, and a father who were all into every sport known to man, Phoebe didn't fit into her family. After living a life of being lost among the flow of nothing, its time for a change, and 3 ghosts decide to set her on the straight and narrow. Will Phoebe find her way? Will she find love? Will unexpected tragedy lead to wall flower safety, or will Phoebe find the courag...more Details: Phoebe has always been a wall flower. Her mom was a wall flower, who faded away into a drunkard. Having tons of older brothers, and a father who were all into every sport known to man, Phoebe didn't fit into her family. After living a life of being lost among the flow of nothing, its time for a change, and 3 ghosts decide to set her on the straight and narrow. Will Phoebe find her way? Will she find love? Will unexpected tragedy lead to wall flower safety, or will Phoebe find the courage to live life to the fullest?

My Review: I love reading! I love getting books from authors directly! I love getting signed books! My two favorite book shelves are my Signed books, and my Saved books (very old books that I find, rescue, and keep special). I am happy to say that House on Plunkett Street came to me at the right time in my life. Things are pretty crazy for me and my family, and the author's message "Live life to the Fullest!" is what I really needed to read, hear, and understand by reading this book right now. This is very well written, the plot has you intrigued the whole time, wanting to learn more about Phoebe, wanting to learn more about each ghost-ett who comes to visit her. I love the characters, they all come to life. Polly and Pam are my favorite characters. They are so real, so full of energy, and excitement. This is the perfect pick me up novel. The perfect, help me without preaching to me book. The perfect examples of how to live life to the fullest! And its not like the Christmas story Scrooge. You learn about some of the important history from an era that is almost forgotten in today's society. You learn about women who knew what being a "real woman" really meant, and how so much has changed. Chapter four is my favorite chapter, with great advice from ghost number one, she will be nameless in my review because she is very important to the ending of the story.

Pros: great plot, amazingly real and honest characters, I love the lessons and the history

Cons: none

My Rating: Thumbs Up(less)

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May 13, 2013 Carol Mcdonald rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Once I started reading House on Plunkett Street, I could not stop! The book centers around Phoebe who is ordinary, plain, and just likes to blend in. She has a job she doesn’t love and a boyfriend whom she finds to be a bore. Phoebe moves into a new apartment and she falls in love with it at first sight. Soon after moving in, she is visited by three ghosts, each from a different time period and all former tenants of the apartment building. Phoebe learns a great deal from each of them as they tea...more

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Jul 07, 2012 Traci rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: first-reads, books-read-in-2012, chick-lit, 3-stars

Disclosure: I received a free proof copy of House on Plunkett Street through a First Reads giveaway in exchange for a review.

In this book, boring and mediocre Phoebe becomes transformed into a much more awesome and less mediocre person through the assistance of three ghosts who live in her apartment.

This is a really hard one to read and review. I think it's because Phoebe is relatable to an extreme. Basically, I got halfway through this and realized that holy crap, I am Phoebe. I too am boring...more

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May 15, 2013 Victoria Heckstall rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I received a review copy of the House on Plunkett Street from the author Lorena Bathy. I have read two of her other books which were both a great read so I knew this would be another one of the books that I must read.

In my opinion the book started off a little slow but by page fifty she had me hooked. The story consisted of real-like characters who all taught lessons that any woman can easily relate with. While being informative this book also had lots of twists and turns. So, just when I though...more

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May 18, 2013 Pamela Rote rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book is a great read about a woman-Phoebe Bertram who is stuck in her boring, bland life and finds direction via three very different spirits from different eras.They show Phoebe a new way to look at her life. I could relate to Phoebe very much- As am sure many of you could too- we all have those days were we feel like we are just riding the large hamster wheel of life. I wouldn't mind having a visitor; real or super-natural that can give me a good push to live my life to the fullest! I hav...more

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May 07, 2013 Shauna Hartley-lynn rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Not only was the story well written and eloquent, which a lot of authors seem to lack these days, but it was also engaging. Any woman reading this novel can instantly relate to the main character, Phoebe. Women always like a little guidance when they need to change themselves. Today we have life coaches, but Phoebe's life coaches are very, very unique. They are ghosts. You read that right. It is amazing what she can learn from these three wonderful ladies (ghosts). I learned lessons that I need...more

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Jan 11, 2013 TuRtLe marked it as to-read · review of another edition

Shelves: book-library

How can I become a resident of the House on Plunkett street? I am just saying, that if these are friendly, helpful ghosts, I wouldn't mind sharing a house with them. Some restrictions do apply: The bathroom is OFF-LIMITS!

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Jul 02, 2012 Martha Bryce rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The House on Plunkett Street
What a wonderful read this was! The House on Plunkett Street is a haunted house - but not in the traditional way. Instead, the house on Plunkett Street is a house that is infused with so much love that it helps to bring joy and life changing decisions to the people fortunate enough to rent in it. Originally built as a single home, it was later divided to serve as a safe place for women looking for a safe harbor. Phoebe Bertram is a normal, average American woman. She...more

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Jan 17, 2012 Melissa Jones added it

Review will be posted on Reading Between the Wines Book Club blog first on/around Jan. 26th. First. Then I will post it here :D

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May 02, 2013 Natalie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was not sure what to think prior to this one from the blurb alone... ghosts? a boring main character. Well, wasn't I pleasantly surprised by another great read by Lorena Bathey. It was fun, engaging and heartfelt. I wish I had a few ghosts offering great advice to improve my life :) I love how once you start a Bathey book you may as well enjoy it till the end, cause the story will grab you enough that you will not stop thinking about what will happen next! Great story and the ghost were nice a...more

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Sep 11, 2012 Bridget rated it 4 of 5 stars

I was torn between 10 different books on my TBR list to read next and I kept coming back to The House on Plunkett Street. I'm so happy I did because this was an incredibly enjoyable story that came around at just the right time. In fact, the book is in a sense a self help book and a work of fiction.

Why? The main character Phoebe reminds us how easy it is to drift through our lives while not really enjoying them. The ghosts are not only teaching Phoebe life lessons, but also the reader. If you a...more

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Nov 20, 2012 Amy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Actually 3 and half stars. Thanks Lorena. : )

HOUSE ON PLUNKETT STREET by Lorena Bathey is a heartwarming story with bits of sadness that touch the heart. It's about recognizing the worth of your life, the worth of those who exist in your life, and those yet to become part of it. With a Christmas Carol feel to the story, Phoebe discovers the worth in her life with the help of three ghosts who live at the HOUSE ON PLUNKETT STREET.

Three unique characters brought incredibly to life by Lorena Bathey...more Actually 3 and half stars. Thanks Lorena. : )

HOUSE ON PLUNKETT STREET by Lorena Bathey is a heartwarming story with bits of sadness that touch the heart. It's about recognizing the worth of your life, the worth of those who exist in your life, and those yet to become part of it. With a Christmas Carol feel to the story, Phoebe discovers the worth in her life with the help of three ghosts who live at the HOUSE ON PLUNKETT STREET.

Three unique characters brought incredibly to life by Lorena Bathey become the stars of this story about life affirmation. My favorite is Polly who has a bubbly, infectious personality that makes you smile without thinking. A former twenties club gal whose flamboyance from her experience as a singer and dancer teaches Phoebe about dressing with flair so that she won't feel so invisible. I think Polly had the most influence on Phoebe's reemergence from her shell. Then there is Isolda, a brash character compared to Polly who as one of the first suffragettes made the house available as a refuge for women who needed to start over. Very progressive. She helps Phoebe realize that her boring boyfriend is a great part of why she is so unhappy. She convinces Phoebe to look deep inside herself to find where she belongs. Finally, there's Hazel. I wanted to hug Hazel. She is a down-to-earth black woman who becomes a mother figure to Phoebe. She's gentle yet firm with Phoebe and teaches her the most about relationships and getting what she needs from life and love.

With the help of these three incredible spirits, Phoebe emerges from her beige dull world, finds true love with a man who not only loves her but respects her. There is a little sex, a lot of laughs, a few awww moments and a time or two when I had to wipe away a tear. Is it a true romance? No, this story isn't so much about Phoebe finding romance but about finding herself, however, she does find true love and a happy-ever-after.

HOUSE ON PLUNKETT STREET by Lorena Bathey might be different. It might not be a romance. It might be a tad bit slow near the beginning but if you're a fan of stories with something to teach you about life and love, friendly ghosts, and happy endings, I think you'd enjoy this chick-lit and like me, find the romance swirling beneath this life affirming story. It's certainly one you can recommend to friends who turn their noses up at the romances we love - this is one to let them read then tell them they just read a romance.

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Jan 03, 2013 Page (One Book At A Time) rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2012

he description for this intrigued me and it seemed to have a feel good message. Plus, it has ghosts! Win Win for me.

Phoebe was a fascinating choice for our lead character. In all honesty, there is nothing remarkable about her in the beginning. She works at a job she doesn't love but because she has to do something. Her boyfriend of 2 years is really nothing special. I basically got the impression that she's doormat for those around her and she's happy to be that way (or doesn't care enough to c...more

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Feb 05, 2012 Books rated it 5 of 5 stars

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“House on Plunkett Street” is not at all your usual, creepy, haunted house ghost story. In fact, it is a cheerful story full of friendly people and, yes, unusual ghosts.

When Phoebe, the main character, moves into an apartment in what used to be the house on Plunkett Street, she senses that it is a building filled with happiness and good memories. Three ghosts, on a mission to help her, make their appearance one by one, and Phoebe's life changes dramatically.

First there is Isolda - who was involv...more “House on Plunkett Street” is not at all your usual, creepy, haunted house ghost story. In fact, it is a cheerful story full of friendly people and, yes, unusual ghosts.

When Phoebe, the main character, moves into an apartment in what used to be the house on Plunkett Street, she senses that it is a building filled with happiness and good memories. Three ghosts, on a mission to help her, make their appearance one by one, and Phoebe's life changes dramatically.

First there is Isolda - who was involved with the first suffragettes and who made the house available as a refuge for women who needed to start over - who convinces Phoebe that she needs to get rid of her boring boy friend and find her niche in life.
Next comes the jolly, perky Polly, formerly a singer and dancer in a twenties club, who sweeps Phoebe along to buy a new, colorful wardrobe and encourages her to crawl out of her dull existence and enjoy life.
Lastly there is Hazel the down to earth African American lady who teaches Phoebe about relationships.

When the owner's nephew causes Phoebe to spill coffee on herself and shortly thereafter she backs her car into his truck, one would think that the possibility of a romance between them is remote. But enter the three ghost ladies, who have other ideas, and you’re in for a treat. This story has its fair share of sadness and drama. With ghosts from different time periods acting as life coaches to a modern woman, there is bound to be some hilarious moments.

All the characters, including the ghosts, are brilliantly original and the kind of people all of us would love to have as friends. In dialogues the author used the language and vernacular of the time period in which each of the ghosts lived, while they were coaching Phoebe, which added a very pleasant and unique touch to the eloquence of this book. I read “House on Plunkett Street” in one long sitting; not for the mundane reasons of suspense and action but just because I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.

There are pearls of wisdom in this book which will appeal to every kind of reader, so do yourself a favor and go grab this gem of a book. It is more than deserving of its 5 stars! (Ellen Fritz)(less)

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Aug 04, 2012 Leslie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: winner

As a woman who feels like she is at a crossroads, I could very much relate to the main character in this story. This is an empowering story that came along at just the right time for me- much like Phoebe's new apartment and new 'friends' did for her.

It took me a little bit to get really into it, but once that happened I didn't want to stop reading. This is about how no woman should settle for less than what she deserves. 'Just enough' isn't ever enough.

The only thing in this book that bothered...more

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Aug 25, 2012 Jencey/ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Phoebe has lived the same boring life for a long time. She has run the same routine with no changes and no color. Her friend Meghan calls her to come check out this apartment. Phoebe loves this apartment in this house on Plunkett Street. Change is in the air and special helpers are on the way. Three ghosts come to visit Phoebe with advice on how to change her life. Will she take their advice or continue the same routine? I very much enjoyed this book. I found the book a page turner. I can’t wait...more

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May 11, 2013 Angela Bowers rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

As with every Lorena Bathey novel that I have read I fell in love with this story almost immediately. Every time I read one of her books there is so much that strikes a personal cord with me and connects directly to my personal life. I often feel as though Lorena is sitting across the kitchen table from me, sipping coffee, and talking me through important decisions that need to be made. Read more about what we think at griffinshoney(dot)com

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May 28, 2013 Michelle Hagewood rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Lorena Bathey does it again with House on Plunkett Street! Not do I love this author but I can't wait for her to publish more books. There's only 1 more book from her that I have yet to read. You can check out my full review of this book here: http://www.justmarriedmomof3.com/2013...

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Mar 25, 2013 MaryAnn Koopmann rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorite

If you enjoy, as I have since childhood, a great ghost story well told, this book is required reading. What better way to spend a cold winter night than curled in front of the fireplace with a good ghost story. Very well written does exceptionally well is characterization.

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Jun 08, 2012 Lorena Bathey rated it 5 of 5 stars · (Review from the author) · review of another edition

Of course as the author I love this book. It's the characters that make it fun. Please enjoy the story and remember life is about living, not simply exisiting.

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Sep 29, 2012 Eva rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

a book for those readers who want to fall in love with characters..

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Aug 13, 2012 Lauren rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I really liked this book and i was thrilled to win it! I loved the story!!!! I wont go spoiling it. Its a very good book and it kept my interest through the whole thing! If i wasnt a mom to three kids this book would have been read in a few days :)

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