The Ghost Writer
John Harwood
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The Ghost Writer
by John Harwood
Published
2005-06-01
Publisher
Mariner Books
Pages
386
Description
Viola Hatherley was a writer of ghost stories in the 1890s whose work lies forgotten until her great-grandson, as a young boy in Mawson, Australia, learns how to open the secret drawer in his mother's room. There he finds a manuscript, and from the moment his mother catches him in the act, Gerard Freeman's life is irrevocably changed. What is the invisible, ever-present threat from which his mother strives so obsessively to protect him? And why should stories written a century ago entwine themselves ever more closely around events in his own life?
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Ghost Writer?
This edition of The Ghost Writer has approximately 386 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Ghost Writer?
For most readers, The Ghost Writer typically takes between 8h 3m and 5h 22m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 96,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 26m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 96,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Ghost Writer?
The estimated word count for The Ghost Writer is approximately 96,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Ghost Writer?
The Ghost Writer was written by John Harwood.
When was The Ghost Writer published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005-06-01. The original work may have been published on a different date.