This is the story of what happens when a down to earth construction engineer William Mahone, gets himself tied up with the Great Dismal Swamp, a ghost that is said to haunt the Great Dismal, and a girl named Otelia Butler.

If you are interested in the history in this story and wish to learn more about William Mahone you can do so at:   https://www.mahonestavern.org/page/civil-engineer,-railroad-builder,-family/