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Spirits do return

    Ida Belle White's Spirits do return is a classic fantasy novel.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About Spirits do return

    "Spirits Do Return" by Ida Belle White is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work appears to explore themes of innocence, justice, and the supernatural, centering around a man wrongfully accused of murder. As he navigates prison life, he becomes increasingly convinced that the spirit of the victim will return to reveal the truth, creating an intriguing intersection between the spiritual world and human despair. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a convict who is drawn into a terrifying situation after hearing a woman’s screams in a nearby home. Despite wanting to help, he becomes embroiled in the aftermath of a murder committed by another, resulting in his wrongful imprisonment. The opening details his emotional turmoil and determination to prove his innocence, as he begins to pray for divine assistance, convinced that the true murderer will soon reveal themselves through supernatural means. The narrative sets a strong lead into the mix of both human struggles and ghostly encounters that will unfold throughout the story.
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    • Murder, Investigation
    • United States, Social life and customs, 20th century

    Quick answers

    Who wrote Spirits do return?

    Spirits do return was written by Ida Belle White.

    What genre is Spirits do return?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

    Is Spirits do return free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to Spirits do return?

    Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

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