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The Ghost of Glendale

Natalie Kleinman (Goodreads Author)

3.69 · Rating details · 29 ratings · 25 reviews

At twenty-four years old, Phoebe Marcham is resigned to spinsterhood, unwilling to settle for anything less than the deep love her parents had shared. That is, until adventurer Duncan Armstrong rides into her home wood, larger than life and with laughter in his eyes and more charm in his little finger than anyone she’s ever met.

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Published April 25th 2018 (first published March 30th 2018)

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Apr 30, 2018 Berit☀️✨ rated it really liked it

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4 Ghostly Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was a lovely historical romance with just the perfect touch of paranormal.... so even if you are somebody who does not enjoy the paranormal I think you will still enjoy this book... additionally for such a short book it sure did pack a big punch... a lot went on in this book... this book really did have a little bit of everything the romance between Phoebe and Duncan... their relationship was so real and developed at such a wonderful pace, you really could feel the attra ...more

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May 02, 2018 Susan Hampson rated it really liked it

This is a truly delightful story set in Somerset where a chance meeting of Phoebe Marcham and her estranged neighbour Duncan Armstrong, leads to romance. There has been a family feud going on for over 200 years with the reason why being lost way back in time. Twenty four-year-old Phoebe, is determined to poke and dig at the past and find out why, especially as she has her 200-year-old ghost of an ancestor, Simon Marcham is nagging her at every opportunity!
How I loved this pair. Phoebe quite head ...more

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Jul 30, 2019 Jenny Worstall rated it it was amazing

The Ghost of Glendale is an absolute gem, bursting with wit, elegance and charm, as befits the Regency era. An intricate plot, strong characterisation and lively dialogue all combine to make this a hugely enjoyable read.

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May 03, 2018 Tracy Emro rated it it was ok

Shelves: blog-tours, for-review

I really wanted to like this book, the idea of a ghost story was intriguing and it is set in the Regency Era, so I was very excited to read it - but in the end, it just didn't work for me.

What I did like:
It is set in the Regency era, there is a ghost, the heroine Phoebe is a bit older and her relationship with the hero Duncan reminded me a little bit of Jane Austen's Emma (without the matchmaking). She nailed the all the titles and formal address.

What I didn't like:
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Apr 29, 2018 Shell Baker rated it really liked it

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Those of you that follow my reviews will know I am a sucker for a ghost story so I jumped at the chance to read this although historical romance isn't normally my thing. But I found myself totally enchanted and raced though this story with it being only 113 pages long.

The Ghost of Glendale tells the story of romance and mystery with of course an element of the supernatural. With it being a novella there is plenty of information so we get a true feeling of the characters, who I adored. Phoebe is ...more

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Apr 23, 2018 Katie rated it really liked it

The Ghost of Glendale
By Natalie Kleinman
4 stars
Reviewed on behalf of 3 Degrees of Fiction Book Blog.

I love historical romance stories so to have one with a paranormal element was different to read. Overall I enjoyed the story and for a novella it was quite well paced and had everything I would want from a story. The author did a really good job of keeping her writing suitable to the time period that the story is set in. The characters were reminiscent of this and suited the story well. I really ...more

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Apr 20, 2018 Angellina rated it really liked it

The author of this historical fiction novella has esteemed talent speaking in the language of this time. The novel spoke volumes in the perfect setting and that lent itself to the plot line. The characters however, I felt lacked description and development. The entire novel, I pictured Duncan Armstrong to look like a version of Jamie from Outlander due to the Scottish roots and the lack of description of his profile. I felt like the side plot of Simon and Agnes’ past helped the characters of Pho ...more

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Apr 19, 2018 Bena Roberts rated it really liked it

My Review The Ghost of Glendale by Natalie Kleinman

The Ghost of Glendale is lovely British fable about finding love with a ghost twist. It works really well, and I enjoyed reading it. The best thing about doing blog tours is reviewing books and enjoying books you would not usually read. This is one of them and the fact that I enjoyed it makes it even better!

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Enter 19th Century England. Meet the lovely strong-willed Phoebe. She is young and single, but at that time she was deemed old. Then ...more

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Apr 27, 2018 Christie72 (Devilishly Delicious Book Reviews) rated it really liked it

Shelves: family, friendship, romance, ghost-story

The Ghost of Glendale by Natalie Kleinman is a great combination of historical romance with a bit of a ghost story!

Phoebe Marcham is twenty-four-years-old, and she has resigned herself to becoming a spinster. She is a woman ahead of her time, and she refuses to marry for anything less than love. Her parents were deeply in love, and she wants that kind of marriage, not one made as an alliance between families. Who knew fate was just about to intervene and completely upend Phoebe!!!

Scotsman, Dunc The Ghost of Glendale by Natalie Kleinman is a great combination of historical romance with a bit of a ghost story!

Phoebe Marcham is twenty-four-years-old, and she has resigned herself to becoming a spinster. She is a woman ahead of her time, and she refuses to marry for anything less than love. Her parents were deeply in love, and she wants that kind of marriage, not one made as an alliance between families. Who knew fate was just about to intervene and completely upend Phoebe!!!

Scotsman, Duncan, is visiting with his friend Rupert, who happens to be Phoebe’s old friend and neighbor. One day he is out riding his horse when he becomes lost. Fortunately, he happens upon a beautiful, Phoebe. She intrigues him as much she he does her. When they realize they are both friends with Rupert, they begin spending more time together, usually riding together every morning. Before long, Phoebe has convinced him to help entertain her visiting aunt whom Phoebe nor her father seem too fond of. When Phoebe tells Duncan about the family ghost, Simon, and the mystery surrounding him, Duncan is determined to help her solve the mystery and give Simon the peace he deserves.

I am a huge fan of historical romances and ghost stories, so this book was right up my alley. I rather liked the fact that the book was written in a way that reminded me of Jane Austen as she is one of my very favorite authors of all time. It made the book more authentic. However, I also loved that Phoebe could have been a woman in modern literature. She was smart, intelligent, witty, beautiful, and really fearless. She refused to allow a man to dictate her future. That made Duncan the perfect man for her. Instead of being threatened by Phoebe, he respected and loved her for it. I can only imagine the journeys this couple will take in their future!

One unique aspect of the book was that it was told in several different POVs. Almost every character had their own voice. Sometimes that is a bad thing, but in this instance, it added depth to each character. Even Simon and his love, Agnes, were able to tell their story through old letters and with Simon’s guidance.

Not only was this a romance, but it was also about forgiveness, seeing past what you thought was true about someone, and reconciliation of family and friendships. If you love historical romance and ghost stories, I highly recommend reading this one!!!

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Apr 22, 2018 Steph Warren rated it really liked it

*I received a free ARC of this book via Rachel’s Random Resources blog tour. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*

The Ghost of Glendale is a gentle period romance reminiscent of Jane Austen, except where Austen livens her prose with acerbic humour, Kleinman has the mystery of a familial ghost and an ancient feud (thankfully not broken to new mutiny!).

The ghostly aspects are kept light and in keeping with the time the novel is set, and more focus is on the solving of the family myst *I received a free ARC of this book via Rachel’s Random Resources blog tour. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*

The Ghost of Glendale is a gentle period romance reminiscent of Jane Austen, except where Austen livens her prose with acerbic humour, Kleinman has the mystery of a familial ghost and an ancient feud (thankfully not broken to new mutiny!).

The ghostly aspects are kept light and in keeping with the time the novel is set, and more focus is on the solving of the family mystery whilst balanceing the demands of difficult family members in the present, both of which throw the protagonists into proximity and sympathy.

I was surprised at the frequency of non-chaperoned collusion between Phoebe and various male friends and acquiantances, but this is explained in the narrative via the relaxed attitude of her father and upbringing, and her past-sell-by-date marital status (practically an old maid in her late 20’s). Plus the plot would have been far less intriguing if Phoebe had been bound by stuffy rules and social mores; her rebellious streak keeps the plot moving and helps modern readers engage with her.

In terms of the romantic side of the plot, this is sweet and clean, with lots of misunderstandings arising from polite company manners and reserved, delicate temperments (in both genders). This is, of course, in keeping with the communication difficulties inherent in the time and setting, and reminded me of Emma Woodhouse’s utter inability to fathom the finer feelings of those around her!

I found this a lovely old-fashioned read, in which a plucky heroine and her dashing suitor solve mysteries together and fall for each other, to a backdrop of small family vexations. I would recommend this to fans of historical romance with a touch of the paranormal.

“Ah, another human being,” said a disembodied voice, startling her into silence as she jumped to her feet to identify the intruder. “Had you not laughed I might have turned in another direction and missed you completely. I am entirely lost and throw myself upon your mercy.”
The voice, unmistakably Scottish, belonged to a man who appeared through the trees mounted on a very large chestnut. She watched him with open curiosity as he too dismounted and drew nearer, hair darker than her own and with hazel eyes that were flecked with green.
“Duncan Armstrong at your service,” he said, “though I am hoping it will be the other way around.”

– Natalie Kleinman, The Ghost of Glendale

Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
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Apr 23, 2018 Jéssica rated it really liked it

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Many of you that have been following my reviews know that I love Historical Romances and Regency books. So, of course, when Natalie sent me an email about her book and the blog tour, and we got to talk a bit, I was curious. I read 'The Ghost of Glendale' blurb and it picked my interest, because it was different for the last few historical romances and regency books I have read.

'The Ghost of Glendale' is a quick read, set in a time that made the storyline just a bit more magical than someone woul Many of you that have been following my reviews know that I love Historical Romances and Regency books. So, of course, when Natalie sent me an email about her book and the blog tour, and we got to talk a bit, I was curious. I read 'The Ghost of Glendale' blurb and it picked my interest, because it was different for the last few historical romances and regency books I have read.

'The Ghost of Glendale' is a quick read, set in a time that made the storyline just a bit more magical than someone would expect especially with the paranormal aspect of the story.

It's that paranormal aspect that intrigued me at first. I didn't know what to expect. Would the historical and paranormal genre blend well? How will the characters reacted? Mystery? What's the mystery? I wasn't sure what to think so when I grabbed the book I was curious to know not only how the plot would develop, but I was also curious to know about the characters.

Phoebe is an amazing character. Since the first chapter until the very end. I have read a couple of Historical Romances and Regency books and so far I've been impressed by the female characters. Some are firecrackers, others a breath of fresh air. Phoebe was like this soft fresh air during a hot summer day. I was just perfect to read about her after a tiring day.

The first time Phoebe met Duncan made me laugh. Not at the moment, but at myself, because I found myself wondering if I was going to get to read the book following him too. I just knew I would loved to read more about him and his thoughts. And I was not expecting that, which made me laugh.

So, yes, I sometimes laughed, I sometimes got surprised and it was not only a sweet and funny (to me) romance/relationship between the characters, but also a fun book in general. It was fun because Phoebe and Duncan were trying to solve a mystery and with everything that happens during the story, it was just enjoyable to read.

To me, there was a good balance between the paranormal and the historical romance aspect.

I recommend this book to everyone that loves Historical romances and want to read a book with a extra something, and for every paranormal fan that wants to read a book that happens during a different period of time.

[I got this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Natalie for the book.] ...more

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Apr 26, 2018 Julie Morris rated it really liked it

I have to admit, Regency romance novels are not a genre that I read. I have heard other people raving about Georgette Heyer and others of that ilk but have never been drawn to Regency as a genre. However, something about this book piqued my curiosity when I was offered the chance to read it and, now I have, I am wondering why it has taken me so long to discover it.

This is a rip-roaring tale of family feuds, restless spirits, rugged Scotsman and feisty heroines, wrapped up in the restrained and g ...more

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Apr 23, 2018 Rachel (Rae) rated it really liked it

I really enjoy a regency romance so as soon as I saw the description for The Ghost of Glendale I knew I had to read it. The touch of paranormal to the story definitely intrigued me and I was interested to see how this part would play out. It was lovely to see Phoebe so involved in wanting to discover the mystery especially one that has been waiting to be solved for so long. I found the paranormal side of the book was just about right, it didn't overpower the story at all I think it just helped t ...more

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Apr 22, 2018 Sarah Davies rated it liked it

This is an historical story with a mystery that needs to be solved, well written with a nice description for the characters, but the story did feel to be lacking and didn't really grab my attention.

But non the less its an easy going read. ...more

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Jul 30, 2018 Nicki Southwell rated it liked it

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May 01, 2018 Donna Maguire rated it really liked it

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This is just a short read but I really enjoyed it and highly recommend!

I do love paranormal and ghost stories and this blurb really drew me in, I am a huge historical fiction reader too and I loved the cover. The writing style suited the book and it flowed so well to give the story a beautiful style and it was a pleasure to read.

I loved the main characters of Phoebe and Duncan, they worked really well together. I also really enjoyed the interaction between ...more

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Apr 30, 2018 Laura rated it it was amazing

This book captured me from the first page. I enjoy this time period and Phoebe Marcham is my favorite type of strong, intelligent heroine. She can hold her tongue when necessary but still she takes no guff. The mystery has a Romeo and Juliet quality, but has kept many people guessing for generations. I loved the author's descriptions and have dreams of building my own maze to get lost in. A romantic tale with requisite obstacles, one of them being Aunt Sophia, whose character I also adored.

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Dec 15, 2018 Julia Bell rated it liked it

This is a well deserved three-star story. I warmed to Phoebe as I'm fond of independent heroines who are on the feisty side. I would have liked to have known more about the ghost and the love between Simon and Agnes which was on the lines of Romeo and Juliet so quite intriguing. If the story was longer, perhaps double the size, I think this would be an engrossing novel.

Even so, this was a well written story and I quite liked the dialogue between the characters that seemed in keeping with the Re ...more

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Aug 23, 2018 Bex rated it really liked it

I really enjoyed this book, reading it on an evening when overtired and looking forward to something gentle. I met Natalie at a Georgette Heyer event so pleased to see that she offers a lot of what I love about Heyer - a focus on strong characters, a bit of mystery, and an engagement with plot rather than an obsession with sex scenes.

The ghost story has a touch of Romeo and Juliet about it, the romance happens quite fast - enjoyed the respect held between the characters!

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Jun 04, 2018 Leah Tonna rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I loved this delightfully old-fashioned read, a really well-written romance set in a time when upper class young men & women were rarely alone together. Phoebe & Duncan both have a bit of spark, & the chance to discover why the ghost of Simon haunts Phoebe's house brings them close.
Add in a couple of lesser romances, some slight misunderstandings, & the healing of a 200-year-old family rift, - a lot happens in this Regency period novella.
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May 16, 2019 Catherine Rowntree rated it it was ok

Pretty lame. Easy to read but very predictable and the ghost story just didn't hold any weight. Read it if you have nothing else available and don't want to think too much. ...more

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Jun 04, 2018 Allyson rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this book in return for my honest opinion.

What a lovely rainy weekend read this book was. As summer sets in I am always looking for beach reads, this past weekend was dreary and rainy; so I made a cup of tea and curled up in my favorite chair to read this treasure. It was a lovely kind of regency romance/gothic ghost story, a great tale of love and just a feel good book. I enjoyed the story of Pheobe and Duncan, the ...more

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Apr 29, 2018 Vivien Brown rated it really liked it

I first read this story in its original incarnation as a pocket novel (meaning it was first published by a women's magazine company and was only on sale for two or three weeks). I was impressed by the feeling of authenticity in the research, the manners and relationships of the period and the historically realistic dialogue etc which sets it very firmly in traditional Regency romantic novel territory. Lovely to see what Natalie has done in repackaging and republishing the novel to make it availa ...more

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Apr 26, 2018 Kathryn Garner rated it liked it · review of another edition

A good,historical romance with a bit of a mystery thrown in. Interesting characters who were not typical of the time.

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Apr 15, 2018 Kaitlin Underwood rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I loved this book! It was reminiscent of Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Extremely well written with the charm of 19th century England shining through the romance and mystery. Romance was a bit light, I could have handled a lot more in that regard, but the relationship between the two main characters is endearing

The review is based on an ARC ebook in exchange for an honest review.

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