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The Ghost of Hannah Mendes
The Ghost of Hannah Mendes
Author: Naomi Ragen
When Catherine da Costa, a wealthy Manhattan matron, learns she has only a short time to live, she realizes that her family tree will die unless she passes on its legacy and traditions to her granddaughters. But Suzanne and Francesca, beautiful young women caught up in trendy causes and ambitious careers, have no interest in the past. Catherin...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780312281250
ISBN-10: 0312281250
Publication Date: 11/16/2001
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 42 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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WestofMars avatar reviewed The Ghost of Hannah Mendes on + 162 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A must-read although the narrative got a bit tiresome. I mean, women do NOT think of themselves in terms of having shapely legs...

The story is fascinating: two sisters must take a trip for their grandmother, and in doing so, they discover a part of their lives that they hadn't previously known about. And not just a part of their lives, but an entire culture that has been lost, a way of life.

While parts of the book are pat and predictable, the story comes alive like few others during the scenes set in Toledo.
GowerMeower avatar reviewed The Ghost of Hannah Mendes on + 179 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
If you love history and romance this is a book for you. This book engages the reader with its combination of history, passion, and spirituality...not to be missed.
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I found this book to be a wonderful combination of history and narrative, well written and therefore very enjoyable to read. The characters are well drawn and interesting. Although I usually do not enjoy books that require one to believe in the 'paranormal' there was just enough of it in this book to season the story and add a bit of mystery. I highly recommend it.
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The ghost of the title has an influence on current day characters as they search for their own history and the meaning of their lives in the grand scheme of things. Entertaining reading by not great literature.
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If you love history and romance this is the book for you!


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