The Nocturnal Minstrel: Or, The Spirit of the WoodArno Press, 1972 - 191 pages Baroness Gertrude learns that her husband has been killed in a war against France, making her a rich widow. Suitors vie for the widow's hand in marriage, which she refuses to contemplate. Her one and only love was her husband Baron Geofrey. One night she hears music coming from the woods that reminds her of her husband, but is unable to find its source. Deception now follows the widow, who is her friend, does her husband's spirit walks the halls, does his spirit want her to marry, who can she trust? |
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