4.5 (145 ratings)

The Unquiet Spirit

Name: The Unquiet Spirit
Rating: 4.5 (145 reviews)
Author: Penny Hampson
ISBN: 1916024580

by Penny Hampson

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About this book

Seeking a fresh start after a heartbreak, Kate Wilson inherits a charming but unsettling house in the heart of Cornwall. She expects solitude and coastal air, but she quickly finds herself sharing her new home with an unquiet spirit. To make matters worse, her brooding, grumpy neighbour Tom Carbis seems determined to make her life difficult at every turn. Their initial friction is palpable, setting the stage for a classic enemies-to-lovers dynamic that crackles with tension as often as it does with supernatural energy.

When Kate unearths a dusty, hidden diary, she realizes her spectral lodger is tethered to a century-old mystery involving Tom’s own ancestors. Forced into an uneasy alliance, the sunshine-and-grumpy pair must set aside their animosity to solve a historical puzzle that links their two families. As they delve into the past, the icy barrier between them begins to thaw, revealing that the secrets buried in the walls are far more dangerous—and seductive—than they ever imagined.

Blending anthropological intrigue with a chilling paranormal atmosphere, this haunted romance is perfect for readers who love a atmospheric mystery layered with emotional depth. Will the spirits of the past allow Kate and Tom to find a future together?

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: 1916024580

Reader Reviews

A Haunting Twist!

January 13, 2021

When historian Kate Wilson is bequeathed a lovely home from her godmother, Win, she travels to the town of Falmouth in Cornwall, excited to begin a new chapter in her life and move forward from a recent heartbreak. Win died in strange circumstances with many thinking her passing the result of a dementia, linked mishap. Kate isn't quite sure and when she finds a painting from the past at the house, she begins to believe there is more to her godmother's demise than first thought. Early encounters...

interesting &

April 2, 2022

Despite feeling a little slow on the spirit side of the storyline, this book contains a nice blend of ghostly; historical intrigue; & modern romance set in the UK. )

A JOURNEY INTO A LONG AGO LOVERS DISCOVERED BY AN ARCHEOLOGIST AND LED BY A GHOST.

December 23, 2025

Hampson’s confusing opening chapters begin to make sense as her story unfolds. It’s unique in mixing the science of anthropology and the world is spirits. )

What a wonderful mystery

November 5, 2022

A well written tale filled with romance, murder and a very smart dog. I love a good mystery and mix in some romance, the paranormal and a dog and you have the perfect book. )

A haunting tale

December 28, 2020

Set in the beautiful Cornwall area this story is full of suspense and mystery, a journal discovered, Win going out into the cold night for reasons unknown, a portrait that creates mayhem and much more. I love the characters, Kate and Tom who are both recovering from hurtful relationships. I love the British flavour of this story, the slow but sure unfolding plot. A wonderful read, thanks Penny Hampson )