First published 2009
Lara's life is falling apart. Her startup is failing, her business partner fled to Goa, and her boyfriend just dumped her. Then the ghost of her great aunt Sadie appears. Sadie died decades ago but now materializes as a spirited flapper who dances the Charleston and makes bold demands. She refuses to rest until Lara finds her missing necklace. Lara questions her sanity. Normal women in their twenties don't see ghosts. But Sadie won't disappear. As Lara reluctantly begins the search, her mundane existence transforms. The treasure hunt leads to unexpected romance and adventure. Sadie brings glamour to Lara's struggling world. Two women separated by generations discover they can teach each other valuable lessons about love, courage, and living fully.
Genres: romance, fantasy, supernatural, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, ghost, second-chance
Setting: Goa
Period: Twenties
480 pages · Paperback · Black Swan