Melanie Middleton has made a name for herself as one of
Charleston's finest realtors specializing in historic
homes. From faded, torn wallpaper to chipping, cracked
paint, there is nothing quite like that feeling of
exhilaration associated with restoring a piece of history.
Within the walls lie snippets of actual events that define
the character and charm of a place that's been called home
by generations of South Carolinian families.
Quite ironically, Melanie's fondness for the source of
her livelihood abruptly comes to an end once her client
signs on the dotted line. Whereas they see the structures
as diamonds in the rough, Melanie views them more as old
piles of decaying wood most likely infested with termites.
She'd much rather live in a place surrounded by pristine
walls painted in crisp, white paint than have to bang
hammers and nails to bring back an old house's luster.
As if the fates were plotting against her, Melanie winds
up inheriting one of the finest examples of Charleston
architecture on Tradd Street...the former home of Mr.
Vanderhorst, a prominent man in the city. She soon
discovers that her newly acquired bequest comes with some
major stipulations. First, she must inhabit the home for
one year. And secondly, she has to restore it back to its
antebellum grandeur financed by the generosity of this
mysterious gentleman.
While debating her options, Melanie meets Jack Trenholm,
a handsome writer who has a particular interest in the
house. According to his research, there may be some
missing diamonds from the Confederate Treasury hidden
within the walls. Realizing she has nothing to lose and
much to gain, she agrees to allow him to search for what
might be the key to the historic home's history. What they
don't expect to find are some angry ghosts who would prefer
to let the past remain uncovered.
THE HOUSE ON TRADD STREET is the latest novel by the
exceptionally talented Karen White, who expertly depicts
the Southern charm of South Carolina's lowcountry through
her poetic yet concise writing. Once again, she delivers
what her readers have come to expect...sweet
delight.
Practical-minded realtor Melanie Middleton hates to admit that she can see ghosts—even to herself. But now she’s going to have to accept it. Because an old man she met only days ago has died, leaving Melanie his historic Tradd Street home, complete with housekeeper, dog—and a family of ghosts anxious to tell her something... Enter Jack Trenholm, a gorgeous writer obsessed with unsolved mysteries. He has reason to believe that some diamonds that went missing from the Confederate Treasury a century ago are hidden in Melanie’s new home. So he decides to turn the charm on with the new tenant, only to discover that he’s suddenly the smitten one... But it turns out that Jack’s search has caught the attention of a possibly malevolent ghostly presence. Now, Jack and Melanie must unravel a mystery of passion, heartbreak, and even murder. And they must hurry, for an evil force—either dead or alive—lies in wait...
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