The Ghost of Highgate

By: Mazzei, Bob

When London IT Engineer Nob takes a Sunday stroll through Highgate Cemetery, he gets more than just fresh air and exercise. A chance encounter with the talkative spirit of a long-dead philosopher sets Nob off on a rollicking paranormal adventure.

Turns out that the supernatural philosopher is none other than Karl Marx himself, back to Earth as his life's work was gravely misunderstood, and he aims to finally set the record straight. All he had been trying to show, he says, was a path for the liberation of everybody and not the hell that communist dictatorships turned out to be.

Though initially sceptical of his cemetery pal's true identity, Nob warms to the academic challenge of helping translate complex ideas into everyday language.

Thus begins a comically bizarre partnership as Marx, nicknamed "Chucky" by the bewildered Nob, and his contemporary companion set off on a rollercoaster of uproarious escapades. From navigating the complexities of modern society to meeting the most typical characters of our time.

As the tale unfolds, Chucky takes it upon himself to clarify his vision of the world, using sharp wit, satire, humour, and self criticism to dissect our contemporary anxieties. In a crescendo of hilarity, the novel delves into pressing social themes of our time, all while inviting readers to join in the laughter.

Together, the pair just might make progress on their unorthodox quest - and remind society that wisdom often comes from the most peculiar places.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CJSW8R28
• ISBN13: 9798861775502
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"