It’s 2014. Stella, an Australian expat living with her wealthy boyfriend in central London, appears to have a seemingly perfect set up. But beneath the shiny veneer, she’s lonely, restless, and stuck. That’s until one night, in the ladies’ room of a private members’ club, she meets Arabella, a recently deceased celebrity stylist who has no idea what she’s doing back in London after her untimely and tragic death.

A second set of unexpected events soon has Stella working at a vintage shop. She throws herself into her new role, all while doing her best to aid Arabella in deciphering her mysterious return to earth in ghostly form.

Stella Spirit is a contemporary ghost novel about a kept woman, a wrongfully convicted man, a glamorous ghost and a vintage dealer with a secret, all of whom are desperate to be free. With the alluring world of vintage fashion as its backdrop, this is a story that explores themes of loneliness, autonomy, life and death, as well as the complicated ties that bind us.

From the fashion world to the underworld, Stella Spirit is frothy, fast-paced, dark, and deliciously digestible. It’s a ghost story for the fashion-loving, book-club crowd (think magical realism with a wink!). 

A quick note from Charlotte:

I am currently seeking representation for this book, as well as for future novels. Please get in touch if you’re an agent who’s interested in reading more. Thanks!