Spirit

SPIRIT, a romance of past and present lives, is the story of Brigit, a young woman gifted with clairvoyant abilities, who struggles to come to terms with her unusual powers in a story that spans the late 1930s through World War II. As a lonely child growing up on the Isle of Man, Brigit turns to her imaginary friend Michael for companionship and understanding. Later, while Brigit is working with psychic researchers in the United States, Michael reappears as her control. He identifies himself as the spirit of an ancient Druid priest. Michael guides Brigit through her unhappy marriage, grievous personal losses, and various adventures in which she employs her paranormal powers in the war effort.In order for the time-crossed couple to consummate their deep love, Michael takes spiritual possession of intelligence officer James Grey, a recuperating war hero. Brigit and Michael share an idyllic time together in war-ravaged England until, as Grey, he must return to the fighting.Dolores Stewart Riccio is also the author of a series of eight linked novels, Circle of Five and its sequels, The Adventures of Cass Shipton.