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Can I read Ghost Train on EtoBox?
Ghost Train by Natalie Jacobsen is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Ghost Train about?
"A haunting and immersive read." – Eva Wong Nava, author of The House of Little Sisters"With lyrical prose that evokes the mystique of 19th-century Kyoto, this meticulously researched narrative weaves together historical authenticity with the ethereal allure of 'yokai' folklore." – Jake Adelstein, journalist and author of Tokyo Vice and The Last Yakuza Set in 1877 Kyoto during the early years of the Meiji "Restoration" Era, Ghost Train tells the story of Maru Hosokawa, a samurai daughter who is thrust into a life opposite how she grew up. Her father has surrendered his sword with other samurai, assimilating into a role as a civilian merchant. As his work takes him further and further from home, she is left to find work of her own to help rebuild the family wealth — and protect herself, "just in case," her father says. But during the summer festivals, ghosts begin appearing before Maru. Unsure of where to turn or who to trust, Maru fends for herself, facing an...
Who reads Ghost Train?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Natalie Jacobsen
- Publisher
- SelectBooks
- Published
- 2024
- Language
- EN
- Category
- work of fiction
- Rating
- 3.4 / 5 (105 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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