Ghosts of Alexandria (Haunted America)

By: Michael Lee Pope

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Synopsis: The award-winning journalist and author of Hidden History of Alexandria, D.C. combs through the haunted past of this Virginia colonial town. The ghost of a Revolutionary War spy that fosters a centuries-old grudge against the British, two young lovers parted by fire but reunited in death and Union and Confederate soldiers who still battle at the Hotel Monaco are among the haunts of Alexandria, Virginia. Beside the Potomac and the twice-blooming wisteria, local author Michael Lee Pope takes readers on a thrilling journey with his collection of historic ghost lore. Join him as he searches for the identity of the Female Stranger of Gadsby&’s Tavern and wanders the lonely halls of Woodlawn Plantation to encounter Alexandria&’s restless souls. Includes photos! &“A thrilling journey . . . [A] Halloween crowd-pleaser.&” —Local Kicks