The Intoxicated Ghost, and other stories

Irene Gaspic is strikingly beautiful and clever, but what truly sets her apart is a strange inheritance: she can see ghosts. Far from a whimsical hobby, the sight of restless spirits is a daily reality that she endures with a cool composure, even when a blood‑stained wraith crashes into her study. Her rare talent makes her both a curiosity among society ladies and a discreet resource for those desperate enough to seek contact with the other side.

When an old school friend, Fanny McHugh, summons her to the ancestral estate of Oldtower, Irene senses that the visit is more than a social call. The crumbling New England mansion, steeped in family lore, hides a lingering phantom that the McHughs hope only she can soothe. Amid the looming ghosts, an unresolved affection for Lieutenant Arthur McHugh adds a tender undercurrent, promising a blend of gentle romance and eerie intrigue that will keep listeners leaning in.