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Ghost

by Alan Lightman

A mortuary worker's life is upended after he witnesses an inexplicable phenomenon that challenges his perception of reality. As he becomes the centre of a public debate, the narrative explores the divide between scientific scepticism and spiritual faith.

Accession 24442 ISBN 9780375421693 Publisher Pantheon
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