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The former owner of Louisiana's Myrtles Plantation--recognized as America's most haunted house--reveals the spine-tingling story of how she was drawn to the former plantation, its bone-chilling history, and the incredible ghostly occurrences that forever changed her beliefs about the supernatural.
Something Creepy is Going On!August 2, 2008 I am a big plantation nut and last January I stayed for a night at the Myrtles on a whim. I wanted to mostly because it is one of the few plantations that allows you to actually stay in a room IN the plantation, where most have you in a cottage on the grounds. Ghosts also have always intrigued me along with hauntings so it gave the Myrtles that extra edge over the few other plantations that I was considering.
Before I went to the Myrtles I did my research and found out the 'true' stories versus the fictional ones. I knew going in that Chloe didn't poision the family - and that the children died of yellow fever instead. I also knew what rooms were haunted with what and chose the least haunted of the bunch that was in the plantation (General Bradford Suite) that also had the bonus of having veranda access.
I wanted this book after my stay (which was eventful!) to see if this author perpetuated the false stories of the Myrtles or what her story even was. I was prepared to honestly not like the story from the reviews I had read but was prepared to give it a shot in my thirst for knowledge. I was surprised by the fact that I really enjoyed (although most of it was filled with heartache) reading this story about her love affair with the Myrtles for the time she owned it until she had to leave it behind. The story sucks you right in from the first chapter and keeps you interested until the final chapter. The author also makes a point to clear up some of the myths about the Myrtles - one being Chloe.
I think anyone that enjoys historic homes, ghosts or a bit of both will enjoy this story.
Could not let go of this book.May 25, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I tried to put this book down and i could not. it was like the myrtles had me too!! i really like how the author wrote this book as well.
thrillingly entertaining and spooky readMarch 8, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
thrillingly entertaing and spooky read.overall very well written and composed.person telling the story is very likeable.narrative is exciting and thorough most of the book,there were just a few points in it i had wished were explained a little more.i would recommend it to anyone who enjoys this kind of reading material.
Disappointing EndingMarch 4, 2008 This book was really good until about three quarters of the way through when it just seemed to get very unrealistically dramatic. Its almost like the ending wasn't written by the same person. I was very disappointed as the beginning was very believable.
Good Book !November 4, 2007 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This was a very informative book about the Myrtles Plantation. Having always been interested in the paranormal, I loved seeing the episode of "Ghost Hunters," in which T.A.P.S. investigated this old plantation. I immediately bought this book and couldn't put it down when I received it. If you like to be scared, or if you yourself are interested in ghosts or those "bumps in the night" that you hear sometimes in your home, then this is a great choice!
