The Ghost at the Rath by Rosa Mulholland

Rosa Mulholland was born in Belfast on 19th March 1841.

She originally wished to become a painter but turned to literary pursuits and attempted to publish her first book at 15. Charles Dickens, who took an early interest in her work, did much to encourage and help her during his lifetime including publishing many of her works in his magazine `All the Year Round'.

Her early years in the remote and mountainous west of Ireland helped her gather backdrops, landscapes and characters that would be...