The Ghost Breaker: A Novel Based Upon the Play

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25781

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The Ghost Breaker: A Novel Based Upon the Play

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en

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In this thrilling adventure, Kentucky's legendary Ghost Breaker, Warren Jarvis, returns home to avenge his parents' murder by the Marcum family. Teaming with a loyal servant, he navigates a haunted castle, outwits a treacherous Spanish Duke, and uncovers a treasure hunt steeped in ancient feuds. Blending supernatural mystery with action-packed suspense, the novel delivers a classic tale of honor, bravery, and romance.

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In *The Ghost Breaker*, Charles Goddard and Paul Dickey weave a tale of vengeance, supernatural mystery, and romance set against the backdrop of an ancient Kentucky feud. The story begins with the tragic deaths of Colonel and Mrs. Jarvis, murdered by the cowardly Jim Marcum, reigniting a blood feud that spans generations. Their son, Warren, a renowned adventurer known as the 'Ghost Breaker' from his travels in South America, returns to Kentucky just in time to find his father dying. Warren's dying command is to end the feud by killing Marcum, the last of his line. Warren travels to Europe, where he meets Princess Maria Theresa of Aragon and her brother, the Duke of Alva. Both are seeking a legendary treasure hidden within a Spanish castle. Warren agrees to assist in the search, ostensibly to help the Princess, while secretly hunting Marcum. Upon arriving at the castle, Warren and his loyal servant, Rusty, investigate eerie supernatural occurrences. They discover that the 'ghosts' haunting the corridors are actually men hiding in armor and paintings, plotting to steal the treasure. The narrative intensifies as the real ghost, the Duke of Alva, reveals himself as the mastermind behind the deception. The Duke attempts to steal the treasure and frame Warren for the crimes. Through a series of tense confrontations, physical battles with armored figures, and clever psychological tricks involving a shipboard detective, Warren exposes the Duke's treachery. The Duke is ultimately defeated and forced to flee. Meanwhile, the Princess's brother is rescued from imprisonment within the castle, though he is left dying. The novel concludes with Warren and the Princess sharing a moment of genuine connection that transcends class and nationality. Warren decides to return to Kentucky to fulfill his father's wish and resolve the ancient feud, leaving the Princess to her duties, though their bond remains strong. The story resolves the conflict by ensuring the last of the Marcum line is accounted for, fulfilling Warren's father's wish and restoring peace to the Jarvis family.

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• Adventure
• Mystery