Whose footsteps in the dark?
He is heir to the earldom of Batheaston and lives in an elegant, stately home, but handsome twenty-something Freddie Lanyon is not a happy man. Not only is he gay and dreading coming out to his family, but he’s also troubled by ghosts that nobody else can see.
When Freddie’s impulsive purchase of an antique dressing case triggers even more ghostly happenings with potentially catastrophic consequences, he has to take action.
Freddie contacts charismatic psychic Marcus Spender for help and feels an immediate attraction to this handsome antique dealer –– a feeling that is mutual. But the pair’s investigations unearth shocking, long-buried secrets, which prove a major challenge to their task of laying unhappy spirits to rest and to their blossoming relationship.
Being brave isn’t one of Freddie’s standout qualities, but he’ll need all the courage he can muster to rid himself of wayward phantoms and get his life on track.
A Plethora of Phantoms is an uplifting ghostly tale about love, friendship, and acceptance.
Strange things are happening at Lanyon Park. Could it be a ghost?
I thought this book was utterly wonderful. The story is told from the perspective of Freddie Lanyon who has come home to help his father run the estate. But things are never simple at Lanyon and there is a ghostly presence that Freddie cannot ignore, especially when it keeps tidying up after him. There is also a restless, malevolent spirit in the long corridor, a place where Freddie hates to venture, but has to to make sure the house is secure.
When Freddie meets Marcus, he is at first cautious. Marcus is charismatic and good-looking and they share an interest in antiques. But Freddie is slightly cautious for his parents do not know that he is actually gay and he is scared of rocking the boat. But soon Freddie and Marcus are thrown together as they try to discover what this ghostly spirit wants with Freddie.
Marcus is a much more confident character than Freddie and he too has his own ghost - his likes to shut the door in peoples faces if he does not like them! Their relationship is at first cautious, but it soon turns passionate, although Hampson keeps sensual scenes closed behind doors.
Together they begin to try and figure out what the ghosts want from them, and this leads them to some unexpected discoveries. What they find is something that resonates with both of them greatly, especially Freddie who has yet to come out to his parents. Although, when they do find out it is a bit of a anti-climax for Freddie as they just except him for who he is - he need not of worried afterall!
This story is a lot of fun and it is a gripping read and one I throughly enjoyed. If you love ghostly fiction with believable characters and a fast-paced plot then this book is certainly worth a read.
Penny Hampson writes mysteries, and because she has a passion for history, you’ll find her stories also reflect that. A Gentleman’s Promise, a traditional Regency romance, was Penny’s debut novel and the first of her Gentlemen Series. There are now four novels in the series, with the latest, An Adventurer’s Contract, released in November 2024. Penny also enjoys writing contemporary mysteries with a hint of the paranormal, because where do ghosts come from but the past? The Unquiet Spirit, a spooky mystery/romance set in Cornwall, is the first in the Spirited Encounters Series. Look out for A Plethora of Phantoms coming soon.
Penny lives with her family in Oxfordshire, and when she is not writing, she enjoys reading, walking, swimming, and the odd gin and tonic (not all at the same time).
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