The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird, Louisa Morgan
The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird, Louisa Morgan
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The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird

Author: Louisa Morgan

Narrator: Lily Emil Lammers

Unabridged: 10 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Redhook

Published: 11/21/2023

Synopsis

The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird is an unforgettable story of obsession, redemption, and the magic of unexpected friendship, from the acclaimed author of A Secret History of Witches.

Beatrice Bird is haunted by ghosts—a gift she's had since she was a small child. Unfortunately, it's an ability that has now grown more intense, shifting from flashes and feelings to physical manifestations she can't escape.

In a desperate attempt to find relief, Beatrice flees her home, her partner, and her psychology practice in San Francisco for a remote island with only nuns and a few cows for company. She doesn’t call home. She sees as few people as she possibly can. Then she meets Anne Iredale, a timid woman who has lost everything that matters to her.
 
For the first time in a long time, Beatrice's gift will be called on to help someone in need. But the ghosts have taken on an even darker edge—and there is something sinister lurking in the shadows. Beatrice may not be enough to stop what's coming for them. 

For more from Louisa Morgan, check out:

A Secret History of Witches
The Witch's Kind
The Age of Witches
The Great Witch of Brittany

Reviews

Goodreads review by Judy on October 05, 2023

I picked this book up because I had read both A Secret History of Witches and The Age of Witches by Louisa Morgan and enjoyed them both. This, to me, is the best yet! Description: Beatrice Bird is plagued by ghosts. It’s a gift she’s had since she was a small child. Unfortunately, it’s a gift that has......more

Goodreads review by Janelle on December 05, 2023

Beatrice Bird is a psychologist who after taking LSD starts seeing ‘ghosts’ around every person. She was always a bit ‘fey’ but now as she’s seeing these spirits everywhere it’s driving her nuts so she withdraws to a small cottage on an isolated island. Set mostly in the 1970s the story jumps around......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on November 30, 2023

I loved this book! It was beautifully written and emotional. It is filled with mystery and vividly brought to life in such an atmospheric setting. I adored how Anne and Beatrice came together to help pull each other out of the messes their lives had become. Mother Maggie was such a calming, supporti......more

Goodreads review by Elena on March 28, 2025

Stars: 2.5 out of 5 This book started with a bang, and I really liked the character of Beatrice and her genuine desire to help people. She is a compelling character and easy to like. Though I must admit that I couldn't quite suspend my disbelief that dropping acid a couple of times would somehow unlo......more

Goodreads review by Syn on January 21, 2024

A haunting and strange book about a woman named Beatrice Bird. She has the strange ability where she can see peoples ghosts. Although they are more like the emotional conglomeration of trauma and sadness that people have experienced. She moves from San Francisco to a small island to try and run away......more

Quotes

"Superbly written...At once surprising, suspenseful, and thought-provoking, this may be Morgan’s most compelling book yet."—Booklist

"With suspense, sympathy, and pathos, Morgan illuminates the pain of abuse and the path toward healing."—Publishers Weekly

Praise for Louisa Morgan:

“Morgan's magic is at full strength...Realistic historical detail, wisdom from Ursule’s predecessors, proud feminism, devoted families and friends, and subtle, believable magic all combine to create a full and gracious reading experience." —​Booklist on The Great Witch of Brittany

"Captivating...Glides dreamily from start to finish; readers will be transfixed." —Publishers Weekly on The Great Witch of Brittany

"[A] robust tale of matriarchal magic in a lushly depicted Gilded Age New York....Readers will root for these powerful women as they struggle to overcome the social limitations of their time, whether through magic or force of personality." —Publishers Weekly on The Age of Witches

"Morgan's beautifully conjured tale of three women, social mores, and the sanctity of self-determination is thoroughly enthralling." —Booklist (starred review) on The Age of Witches

"I loved it. A beautiful generational tale, reminiscent of Practical Magic if it had been set in various time periods, but much more expansive in scope. Grounded and real, painful and hopeful at the same time." —Laure Eve, author of The Graces on A Secret History of Witches

"A compelling tale of love and magic in historic America and England....This is a must-read for those who like magic, love, and a little bit of feel-good feminism." —Library Journal on The Age of Witches

"At once sprawling and intimate, A Secret History of Witches deftly captures the greatest magic of all: the love between mothers and daughters." —Jordanna Max Brodsky, author of The Immortals on A Secret History of Witches

"Morgan’s incantatory prose and independent-minded women will delight fans of Alice Hoffman and Sarah Addison Allen with this tale of female self-realization and magical realism. A highly enjoyable read." —Historical Novel Society on The Age of Witches

"Morgan's transportive words will sweep you away to a time of magic, love, and loss. Simply hold on and enjoy this mesmerizing ride." —Tish Thawer, award-winning author of The Witches of BlackBrook series, on A Secret History of Witches

"A moving multigenerational saga about strong women who work behind the scenes to save the world from tyranny. A deeply satisfying and magical work of great craft." —Carol Goodman, author of The Lake of Dead Languages, on A Secret History of Witches

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