Calves and Cufflinks

A grumpy gardener. A ghostly duchess. And a mystery buried for two centuries.Ian Bolton, a 64-year-old gardener with a bad knee and a quiet life, never expected his routine at Trentham Gardens to include a Regency-era ghost. But when a storm unearths an antique box containing a pair of French cufflinks and a hidden letter, he accidentally summons Augusta Halding-Kinsey, Duchess of Hartmore. She is a sharp-witted, historically accurate aristocrat who's been dead since 1837. Now, she's haunting his modern-day flat, appalled by his microwave dinners, his football obsession, and-worst of all-his indecently exposed calves.Bound by the cufflinks, Augusta and Ian must uncover the truth behind her family's dark past, including their role in the Highland Clearances. With the help of a local historian, they race to solve the mystery so Augusta may rest in peace. But can a working-class gardener and a haunting duchess find redemption-and an unexpected friendship-across the centuries?Perfect for fans of: Cozy paranormal mysteries with historical intrigue Regency romance meets modern-day humor Unlikely friendships and emotional depth British small-town charm and ghostly secrets A heartwarming, witty tale of second chances, forbidden history, and the power of the past to heal the present.