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Happy Returns

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Happy Returns is a welcome sequel to Brief Candles, story full of fun and games as two ghostly heros (and their pet ghost monkey) return to earth to help relitives and do other good deeds. When Charles and James Latimer, with the "help" of Ulysses the monkey are around there is sure to be plenty of action, as dishonesty smells bad to ghosts, and they always know who is up to no good. Those with bad records who really want to go straight get help as well.

This is a period mystery, set is the 1950's with the ghosts having died in the 1870's. The book itself is a high quality trade paperback printed on acid free paper. It has been out of print for years, and very hard to find, so this reissue is a blessing to all those who love the work of this British author (team actually, as Manning Coles is a pseud. for Cyril Henry Coles and Adelaide Frances Oke Manning) and can serve as an introducion for those who haven't yet discovered them and are lovers of "golden age" mysteries.

This book, and the other two Manning Coles ghost stories, were favorites in my family as long as I can remember. My parents had the original books, which got misplaced years ago, and my sisters
and I have looked for them used with only occasional success. What a delight to see them again! For sheer fun, it's hard to beat these, and some of the scenes are priceless. Have fun!

This is a light-hearted story that is a reminder of France and french villages in the 1950's with ghosts that you'd love to meet. Even the villains aren't all that bad! I have loved Manning Coles books for 50 years now and am delighted that they are available again. Thank You!