The Gathering Room – A Tale of Nelly Butler
by Michelle E. Shores
Based on America’ first documented ghost story
ABOUT THE BOOK
Not all spirits rest quietly. In 18th-century Maine, one returned with a purpose.
In 1797, Captain George Butler returns home to coastal Maine with his wife, Nelly, and the beginnings of a family. A successful sea captain turned merchant, George is financially secure and a pillar of his community.
But in the shadows waits Lydia Blaisdell, a young woman from George’s past. As her presence resurfaces, events are set in motion that blur the line between this world and the next.
Based on a true story, The Gathering Room – A Tale of Nelly Butler is a haunting retelling of a remarkable chapter in American history that still demands to be heard.
2024 Independent Press Awards, Distinguished Favorite Historical Fiction
2023 IPPY Award – Bronze Medal Best Fiction in the Northeast
2023 National Indie Excellence Awards – Finalist (Best Historical Fiction)
2023 Independent Authors Network Book of the Year Awards, Finalist,
Best Historical Fiction
Book Details:
- Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Format: Paperback, eBook
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