The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird

Beatrice has been able to see ghosts since she was a small child. As she grew older, her ability intensified and began to take an increasingly heavy toll on her physical and mental well-being. Beatrice begins to unravel, and she loses everything—her home, partner, and psychology practice. Though she loves San Francisco, she seeks refuge on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest, with only a few nuns and some cows for company. When Anne, a troubled woman, shows up and needs her help, Beatrice must decide whether to use her gift to help the woman find answers and rebuild her life. Morgan’s (A Secret History of Witches) latest is a haunting, atmospheric listen that highlights the strength of women, the power of community, and the importance of using one’s gifts to help others. Lily Emil Lammers gives an excellent performance as Beatrice, Anne, the nuns, and young Benjamin as they reckon with the power of men and ghosts.