Central Kansas Library System

New York Times–Bestselling Author: She's a paranormal investigator. He's a skeptic. But ghosts don't care whether you believe in them or not . . . Sheriff Matt Stone doesn't believe in ghosts. But there are those who are convinced his home, a historic Virginia estate that dates back to the Revolutionary War, is haunted. Pressured to get at the truth about some strange happenings at Melody House, he agrees to let Harrison Investigations explore...

This book highlights the importance of Kansas' opera houses to the cultural and social development of Kansas during the last half of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century. The types of civic and cultural entertainments that occurred in these structures and the actors who graced their stages are discussed. A detailed listing of 900 opera houses located in more than 400 Kansas communities and the activities that were held there, from...

"The Christmas spirit is overtaking Tradd Street with a vengeance in this festive new novel in the New York Times bestselling series by Karen White. Melanie Trenholm should be anticipating Christmas with nothing but joy--after all, it's only the second Christmas she and her husband, Jack, will celebrate with their twin toddlers. But the ongoing excavation of the centuries-old cistern in the garden of her historic Tradd Street home has been a huge...

Diane turns down Leo when he asks her out for Valentine's Day, but wonders what is causing her hesitation. Meanwhile, Beverly receives a new puppy, Shelley fills in as manager of the Cove and Margaret learns something new about herself when she cooks a gourmet meal for Allan.