Royal Ghosts A Very Peculiar History

A lighthearted look at paranormal sightings and an eerie account of British history that will fascinate and inform. The titles in the Very Peculiar History series are absorbing and easy-to-read guides to a wide range of historical and biographical subjects, featuring witty anecdotes, incredible information, and timelines. Royal Ghosts mixes spooky stories with solid history. The text moves from the thirteenth century to the reign of Victoria, exploring the historical background of the various ghosts and the palaces and other buildings in which they appeared, like the Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace. Stories include those of Henry VIII's unfortunate wife Anne Boleyn--often spotted carrying her own head--and John Brown, a source of comfort for Queen Victoria after the death of Albert, who is said to walk the many corridors of Balmoral wearing a kilt.