The Black Ghost of the Highway

"The Black Ghost of the Highway" by Gertrude Linnell is a novel about John and Marshall's road trip through Central Europe that becomes much more than they bargained for. Initially enjoying the scenery and intending to visit a relative, their travel turns serious when they arrive in Herrovosca. The assassination of the king throws the city into chaos, thrusting them into a royal power struggle they never expected. They soon hear about both the new king and the mysterious Princess Maria Lalena, and witness the legend of the Black Ghost of the Pass, realizing their adventure has taken a dangerous turn into political turmoil and conspiracy.