The Ghost Writer

Padma was a talented and imaginative writer, who worked at New York's Brooklyn College. Her unfinished manuscript became the bridge between past and present after her sudden death. 

An only child with roots in New Delhi, she shared a deep, sister-like bond with Jenna, marked by warmth, humor, and unwavering loyalty. 

Even after her passing, Padma’s presence lingers—guiding, influencing, and quietly shaping the story she left behind, revealing a spirit that refuses to fade. 

Jenna Hickson is a Brooklyn-based travel professional who works for Posey Travel, balancing client work with a growing pull toward a story that refuses to let her go.

After the sudden loss of her best friend Padma, Jenna becomes deeply entwined in finishing her unfinished manuscript, discovering a mysterious, emotional connection that blurs the line between past and present.

Driven, introspective, and fiercely loyal, Jenna is defined by her grief, her resilience, and her quiet determination to honor the people she loves, even when it leads her somewhere she can’t fully explain. 

Tom deKeith is the current clan chief and steward of Dunnottar Castle, quietly managing its operations while preserving the legacy passed down through his family.

Living nearby along the rugged Scottish coast, he balances the weight of heritage with a grounded, unassuming nature, preferring a simple life away from attention, despite his title.

Thoughtful, capable, and quietly charismatic, Tom carries both strength and restraint, shaped by past relationships and a deep sense of responsibility to both his people and his history.