The ghost: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The ghost by Arnold Bennett — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

"In pursuit of Rosetta Rose, a beautiful singer, Carl Foster survives a series of disasters: a train crash, a shipwreck and even attempted murder. On each occasion he sees a sinister figure, who proves to be the ghost of Lord Clarenceux, once in love with Rosa and now deeply jealous of his rival. It takes the intervention of the girl herself to enable Carl's love to succeed." - - Description by Peter Haining, in "A Century of Ghost Novels 1900 - 200" (Appendix to his book, The Mammoth Book of Modern Ghost Stories)
Quick facts about The ghost
- Title: The ghost
- Author: Arnold Bennett
- First published: 1907
- Genre: ghosts, opera singers, romance
- OpenLibrary ID: OL109229W
Where to read The ghost
The ghost by Arnold Bennett is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The ghost about?
"In pursuit of Rosetta Rose, a beautiful singer, Carl Foster survives a series of disasters: a train crash, a shipwreck and even attempted murder.
Who wrote The ghost?
The ghost was written by Arnold Bennett.
When was The ghost published?
The ghost was first published in 1907.



