The quaint New England coastal town of Mystic Port is steeped in history, and has more than its fair share of restless sprits. Prudence Trivit, the town's librarian and historian, is on a mission to exonerate her great Aunt Alexandra, who in 1897 was accused and arrested for the murder of her husband, the mayor. Prudy is certain of her great aunt's innocence. A handsome young journalist, Dylan Monroe, is sent to Mystic Port to interview Prudy for the town's 250th anniversary celebration.Dylan notices Prudy's uncanny resemblance to her great aunt in the large portrait of Alexandra that hangs in the museum. He is stunned by her beauty and quite intrigued by the story of Alexandra. Prudy and Dylan become quite the investigative team. There are mishaps and mayhem as the spirit of Alexandra try's to point them in the right direction and an opposing spirit tries to dissuade them. If you're a fan of Jessica L. Randall's The Obituary Society Series, then you'll be charmed by Betty Ann Harris' Portrait of a Ghost. Editorial Review by Nancy M. BellBetty Ann Harris takes her readers on a fun and fascinating journey centered around a portrait of Prudence's great aunt. It just happens that the lady in the portrait bears a striking resemblance to the heroine Prudence. Amid plans for a grand gala and a reenactment of an event that should have taken place, but never did due to an untimely death, Prudence and Dylan arrive late to the party only to discover a ghostly apparition may have stolen the limelight. A delightful read.
