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In the words of M. Maura, O.S.B., Prioress (April 1915), I have charged Dame M. Columban to provide a thorough account of our Communitys experiences from the German invasion of Ypres to our safe arrival at Oulton Abbey. This heartfelt narrative draws from the personal notes of several nuns, recounting their true stories amidst the turmoil of World War I. Established in 1665, the Abbey of the Irish Dames of Ypres served as a spiritual haven for the daughters of Irish nobility, supported by prominent Irish families living in exile. Sadly, after over two centuries of dedicated prayer, education, ...

In a chilling twist of fate, a woman is murdered in a New York auditorium during a performance, casting a shadow of suspicion over the evening. Helen Hardwick, the playwright behind the show, finds herself at the center of the mystery, having caught a fleeting glimpse of something strange just before the tragic event. The echo of ominous laughter lingers in her mind, leaving her haunted and questioning was the elusive Gray Phantom involved? Or could he hold the key to unraveling the truth behind this dark conspiracy? (Introduction by Roger Melin)