Publisher's Synopsis
The Ghost Breaker is a novel written by Charles Goddard and based on his own play, which was first performed in 1913. The story takes place in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of Jack Martin, a young man who has recently inherited a fortune from his grandfather. Jack decides to travel to New York City to claim his inheritance, but on the way, he becomes embroiled in a mysterious and dangerous situation.As he arrives in New York, Jack meets a beautiful young woman named Alma, who is being pursued by a group of sinister men. Alma tells Jack that she is being haunted by a ghost and that she fears for her life. Jack, being a brave and adventurous man, agrees to help her and together they embark on a thrilling journey to uncover the truth behind the ghostly apparition.Along the way, Jack and Alma encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy businessman, a cunning detective, and a group of Spanish revolutionaries. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover that the ghostly presence is not what it seems and that there are darker forces at work.The Ghost Breaker is a fast-paced and exciting novel that combines elements of mystery, suspense, and romance. It is a classic tale of adventure and heroism that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
