The Ghost of Hannah Mendes

When Catherine da Costa, a wealthy Manhattan matron, learns she has only a short time to live, she realizes that her family tree will die unless she passes on its legacy and traditions to her granddaughters. But Suzanne and Francesca, beautiful young women caught up in trendy causes and ambitious careers, have no interest in the past. Catherine almost despairs until one night she is visited by the ghost of her family's anscestor, an indomitable Renaissance businesswoman named Hannah Mandes.

The ghost of Hannah Mendes encourages Catherine to use every trick in the book to coerce the granddaughters to journey across Europe and acquaint themselves with their roots. While the sisters honor their grandmother's request out of loyalty, they believe their quest is futile--until it starts to uncover ancient pages from Hannah Mendes's fascinating memoir, and brings new loves into their lives.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 11/16/2001
ISBN: 9780312281250
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 1.00d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 10/08/2001 pg. 41