This book is an 1867 novel Maurice Treherne becomes crippled as a result of saving his cousin's life during a misadventure involving the water. Despite being grateful for this fateful deed, his cousin Jasper isn't very good at showing his appreciation. When Treherne realizes he is in love with his other cousin Octavia, her mother attempts to keep them apart until a ghostly intervention paves the way for their happiness. This book would make for a perfect festive read and is not to be missed by those who have read and enjoyed other works by this author.