The Vicar's Ghost by Lucy Farmer

Classic Ghost Stories

Tony Walker

Fiction, Drama, Science Fiction

4.9 • 686 Ratings

🗓️ 13 December 2024

⏱️ 67 minutes

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A Humorous Victorian Ghost Story for Christmas Set against the charming backdrop of Cornwall's picturesque villages and folklore-filled hedges, "The Vicar's Ghost" by Lucy Farmer weaves a tale of intrigue and whimsy. During a Christmas visit, Lucy, her son Charley, and Aunt Martha become embroiled in a series of mysterious events at the vicarage. Charley's sighting of an enigmatic clergyman leads to Aunt Martha revealing a local legend of a vicar who died many years ago and whose ghost is said to return each year, accompanied by eerie disturbances. As a winter storm brews, the story transforms into a light-hearted romp, reminiscent of a Victorian-era adventure, with the community rallying to solve the mystery. Unraveling the tale, Lucy and her companions discover that apparitions might not be as supernatural as they seem, hinting at Victorian times being unexpectedly "progressive." The story unfolds with a blend of humor and suspense, reminiscent of a playful detective story. As secrets hidden as a silver sixpence in a Christmas pudding come to light, it becomes clear that truth is sometimes stranger—and more delightful—than fiction. The captivating conclusion leaves both the characters and readers pondering the charming complexities of reality and folklore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:53.1	ghost story set in Cornwall, full of wit and humour.
0:57.0	That turns out not like you'd have imagined.
1:00.0	So lurking within the scenic fields and hedges of Cornwall, tales of curious vickers and ghostly legends bring a festive twist to the Christmas season.
1:10.0	Lucy Farmers, the Vickers Ghost,
1:12.9	invites you on a whimsical journey through a Victorian caper where nothing is as it seems,
1:18.9	and surprises abound. Join Lucy, Charlie and Aunt Martha as they uncover a truth as hidden
1:25.7	as a silver sixpence in a Christmas pudding,
1:29.4	with hints that Victorian times might have been more progressive than we usually believe.
1:36.9	I am Tony Walker of the Classic Ghost Stories podcast, and this is The Vickers Ghost by Lucy Farmer.
2:00.3	The Vickers Ghost by Lucy Farmer.
2:04.8	Chapter 1
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