The ghost of the hermitage by nancy rhyne goodreads. While i have never seen a ghost here anyway there is a real sense of foreboding. Alice flagg died at the hermitage in the 1800s, but folks say she still haunts the south carolina coast. Legend states that during her burial, alice s brother discovered a ring strung around her neck on a ribbon, and angrily tore the ring off and threw it into the marsh in scorn for the forbidden love between alice and the lumberman. Whether you believe in the supernatural or not, the history of ghosts in south. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. He soon invited his widowed mother and 16yearold sister, alice, to. Allard flagg moved into his new home, the hermitage, in murrells inlet, south carolina. A novel based on the true story of an illfated love between a rice planters. Alice s father, patriarch of the wealthy flagg family, passed away and alice and her mother went to live with alice s brother, dr. After telling the romantic story of the tragic life and death of alice flagg, resident ghost at miss genevieves family home, the hermitage, at murrells inlet in the south carolina lowcountry, miss genevieve and cousin corrie dusenbury, the other hostess, recounted experiences of their own with alice.
What ghosts haunt ancient rice fields and mysterious marshes along the south carolina coast near myrtle beach. Etvs inside scoop on alice of the hermitage youtube. The ghost of the hermitage by nancy rhyne 1990, hardcover 1 product rating. Flagg built the hermitage in 1848, a stately mansion that remains today in an ancient stand of live oaks just off highway 17. Over the decades, two such ghosts have become especially endeared to those along the grand strand. A plain marble slab bearing just her first name was placed over her grave.
It is a common story, the tale of alice flagg, but as one hears more details of this sad narrative, it becomes dazzling. A selection from lowcountry ghosts, also in tales from brookgreen. They lived at the hermitage, which was the seashore home of the owners of wachesaw plantation. The ghost of the hermitage by nancy rhyne 2004, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alice flagg. Allard flagg, who took over as family patriarch when his father, and alice s father, died. She doesnt haunt just because she wants to scare people, she haunts the earth in search of her beloved engagement ring. This past weekend it was alice flaggs grave that we got to visit.
Then, just last week i was reading a book about alice, and a man i. Find history, mystery, and romance in these three gentle ghost stories 10,000 words, 9 illustrations, 94 pages in paperback from the longer collection, tales from. Alice is the subject of fervent lore, and it is said that her ghost haunts the hermitage today, where she is sometimes called the lady in white. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. The story of alice flagg can be described as an historical legend, or a folktale laced with. The ghost of the hermitage historical novel society south carolina writer rhyne has taken the low country ghostly legend of the unhappy alice flagg 18331849 and woven a. The ghost of the hermitage kindle edition by nancy rhyne. The man proposed to alice and gave her a ring, which she wore around her neck on a ribbon to avoid her brothers suspicion.
In 1800s murrells inlet, alice flagg lived with her mother and domineering brother, dr. Alice flagg, ghost of the hermitage at murrells inlet. A 15yearold planters daughter commits the unpardonable social sin of marrying a man beneath her familys social station. The ghost of the hermitage by nancy rhyne fictiondb. Legend states that during her burial, alices brother discovered a ring strung around her neck on a ribbon, and angrily tore the ring off and threw it into the marsh in scorn for the forbidden love between alice and the lumberman. The ghost of the hermitage from the worlds largest community of readers. The ghost of the hermitage tells the story of the starcrossed lovers and documents the strange story. Alice flagg is the most popular ghost on south carolinas famed grand strand. Check out my wifes ghost story about alice flagg the ghost that haunts the hermitage. This story is about a sad, young teenaged girl who was in love with someone whose social class wouldnt allow her to be with. Author nancy rhyne takes the reader back to the era preceding the civil war, when wealthy rice planters wielded enormous power and influence.
They lived at the hermitage, which was the seashore home of the owners of wachesaw plantation during the colonial period. Alice was born november 29, 1833 in charleston, south carolina to dr. Search for library items search for lists search for. Alice s story begins in 1849 at the hermitage of murrells inlet, s.
The most enduring folklore figures are of alice flagg, ghost of the hermitage, and the gray man. Come with us as we explore the birth place of one of south carolinas most enduring ghost stories and the home alice died in. Alice was the sister of a brother who was much older. However, alice lived most of her short life in charleston and could never have resided at the hermitage since it was not completed until after her death in january, 1849. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The book was very enjoyable and i loved that she included some historical facts of the area in this otherwise fictional book. South carolina writer rhyne has taken the low country ghostly legend of the unhappy alice flagg 18331849 and woven a fictional story around it. Alice is the subject of fervent lore, and it is said that her ghost haunts the. Allard flagg moved into his new home, the hermitage. Allard belin flagg was very domineering toward alice due to the age difference and since their father was no longer living. Visiting the ghost of alice flagg dodging the road kill. Alice flaggs grave pawleys island, south carolina atlas obscura. She is an authority on the story of the ghost of the hermitage, and her work of historical fiction is an exciting story of the life, death, and afterlife of alice flagg.
Alice flagg, ghost of the hermitage at murrells inlet cleanan press. The alice flagg story began in 1849 when she lived with her brother, dr. She was the youngest of eight or nine children born into a prominent family. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I am producing it here from the original manuscript file for visitors to sample and see if they would be interested in the full text available on amazon. Alice s fiance had given her a diamond ring, but her brother disapproved and told her to give it back. The ghost of the hermitage paperback july 31, 2004 by nancy rhyne author. Flagg is believed to have built the hermitage, in murrells inlet, south carolina. The ghost of the hermitage by nancy rhyne 1990, hardcover alice flagg. But alice placed the ring on a ribbon and wore it around her neck. For alice flagg is the most popular ghost on south carolinas famed grand strand. The story of alice flagg of georgetown, who became very ill and died of malaria while in boarding school at the age of 15. Apparently, dear old alice is buried here, and i must pay her a visit. Alice fell in love with someone her brother did not approve of.
Impetuous and strongwilled, a 15yearold planters daughter commits the unpardonable sin of the. Kindle store buy a kindle free kindle reading apps kindle books french ebooks kindle unlimited prime reading amazon charts best sellers. This young lady from the banks of the inlet in georgetown county has. Ebenezer and margaret belin who lived on the wachesaw rice plantation. Excerpt 1 the ghost of alice flagg the following is one of many entries from the phantoms fill the southern skies book. Alice of the hermitage s ghost is one of the exceptions. A novel based on the true story of an illfated love between a rice planters daughter and a local lumberman. Excerpt 1 the ghost of alice flagg phantoms fill the. Arthur quickly became affluent members of the lowcountry. Flagg was a serious minded young physician and was less than pleased, when young alice began seeing a man in the lumber and turpentine business.
The ghost of the hermitage by nancy rhyne online at alibris. The story of alice flagg and the hermitage in murrells inlet is one of the most. The man proposed to alice and gave her a ring, which she wore around her neck on a ribbon to avoid her. Alice was dressed in a favorite white dress and buried in the flagg family plot at all saints cemetery near pawleys island. Allard flagg in the late the 1840s moved into his new homethe hermitagelocated on murrells inlet in south carolina. The white lady of the hermitage, near myrtle beach. The ghost of the hermitage tells the story of the starcrossed lovers and documents the strange story of alices afterlife. More than 150 years ago, the legend of alice flagg of the hermitage began. He detailed this labor of love in his book, home by the river. Alice flagg a 15yearold planters daughter commits the unpardonable social sin of marrying a man beneath her familys social station.
Today, joe and ann chandler call the hermitage home. But following her sudden death, the people of murrells inlet, south carolina, began to see a despondent ghost who haunts the countryside even today. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. With delicate features, luminous brown eyes, and thick auburn hair that hung to her waist, alice was a girl of unusual beauty. According to legend, alice belin flagg 18331849 roams beside the waters of murrells inlet. Enthusiastic spirit spotters insist alices specter can be seen in the front door of the flagg home, the hermitage. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The ghost of alice flagg pawleys island, sc strange. Allard flagg moved into his new home, the hermitage, on murrells inlet, in 1849 and invited his widowed mother and his sister alice to live with him.