"The Ghost of Crutchfield Hall" by Mary Downing Hahn is a chilling Gothic tale about twelve-year-old Florence, an orphan sent to live with her great-uncle and aunt at the old manor house, Crutchfield Hall. Florence hopes for a new life away from the grim London orphanage, but she soon discovers the house is haunted by the vengeful ghost of her cousin Sophia. Sophia, who died under mysterious circumstances, seeks to use Florence to recreate the scene of her death and achieve her murderous goals, particularly targeting her sickly brother James. The story combines suspense and mystery with a tender portrayal of a young girl navigating a haunted environment and family secrets.