I read books and I know things: Review of The Unquiet Spirit by Penny Hampson

She wasn’t home alone...

With her love life in tatters, Kate Wilson needs a fresh start, and where could be better than the old Cornish house that had belonged to her godmother?

There’s just one problem – it comes with a ghost as a sitting tenant.

Her grumpy new neighbour, the broodingly handsome Tom Carbis, is another fly in the ointment – he seems to turn up wherever Kate goes. His dog might be friendly, but he’s definitely not.

Then the discovery of a hidden diary points Kate to a romantic mystery with links to both Tom’s family and her house’s past – a mystery that might explain the reason for her spectral lodger.

The downside? Kate needs Tom’s help to solve it and has to convince him that she is not his foe.

But working with Tom to unravel long-buried secrets has unexpected consequences, and Kate discovers far more than she bargained for.

The Unquiet Spirit is a spooky, suspense-filled, enemies-to-lovers romance.

A Five Star Read

I thoroughly enjoyed The Unquiet Spirit — it’s a captivating mix of romance and the paranormal that kept me hooked from start to finish. Kate’s move to her inherited Cornish house sets the stage for mysterious happenings and a slow‑burn connection with her intriguing neighbour, Tom. The story balances tender, emotional moments with an undercurrent of suspense, making it a charming yet eerie read that lingers after you’ve put it down.

* A compelling blend of romance and supernatural intrigue

* Engaging, relatable characters with real emotional depth

* A Cornish setting that adds atmosphere and charm

* Suspenseful yet heartwarming story that keeps you turning pages

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Penny Hampson

Penny Hampson writes mysteries, and because she has a passion for history, you’ll find her stories also reflect that. A Gentleman’s Promise, a traditional Regency romance, was Penny’s debut novel and the first of her Gentlemen Series. There are now four novels in the series, with the latest, An Adventurer’s Contract, released in November 2024. Penny also enjoys writing contemporary mysteries with a hint of the paranormal, because where do ghosts come from but the past? The Unquiet Spirit, a spooky mystery/romance set in Cornwall, is the first in the Spirited Encounters Series. Look out for A Plethora of Phantoms coming soon.

Penny lives with her family in Oxfordshire, and when she is not writing, she enjoys reading, walking, swimming, and the odd gin and tonic (not all at the same time).

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Publication Date: 17th October 2025

Publisher: PP&M Publishing

Page Length: 245