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by Ann McDougall (Author)
"Is this place haunted?" Staff at historic house museums are asked about ghosts on a daily basis, and these small museums strive to satisfy the public's appetite for the occult with ghost walks, paranormal investigations, seance recreations, and other supernatural programs. But what is it about historic spaces that sparks our interest in connecting with the other side? And how, exactly, does one speak to a spirit? In A Ghost in the Room, author Ann McDougall draws upon her decades of experience with historic houses across North America to share their tales of the supernatural and investigate our enduring desire to communicate with the dead.
Author Biography
Ann McDougall is a writer, actor, and graphic designer living in Toronto. With nearly 20 years of experience working in Canadian historic house museums, she is passionate about historic spaces and the strange and wonderful ways in which they shape our modern lives. Ann has performed as a storyteller at the Toronto International Storytelling Festival and many other venues. Her writing has appeared in The National Post and was longlisted for the 2022 CBC Nonfiction Prize.
