The Laird o' Coul's Ghost

"The Laird o' Coul's Ghost" by William Ogilvie is an 18th-century chapbook that explores a world beyond the living, concentrating on the supernatural through the reported ghostly appearances of Maxwell Laird of Coul, after his passing. The story revolves around significant conversations, termed "conferences," between the Laird's ghost and the thoughtful Mr. Ogilvie, a minister intent on understanding the Laird's requests for justice concerning his past wrongdoings. This dynamic sets the stage for a story that deals with themes of justice, morality, and the afterlife, especially the implications of choices made during life and the possibility of correcting them after death, all seen through the ghostly Laird's pursuit of redemption.