Mimi's Ghost

In "Mimi's Ghost," the second installment of the Duckworth series, Morris Duckworth grapples with the aftermath of his tumultuous past, particularly his feelings for the deceased Massimina, known as Mimi. Now married to Mimi's sister and living in Verona, Morris is caught between his newfound wealth and the challenges of his new life, including a demanding wife and a probing brother-in-law. As he seeks redemption by helping African immigrants, the line blurs between genuine altruism and ulterior motives, leading to a series of darkly comedic mishaps that question both his intentions and the fate that awaits him.