"For decades, the British ocean liner the Queen Mary sailed the seas, first as a luxurious playground for the world's rich and famous, then as transportation for thousands of soldiers who'd risk (and for many, lose) their lives during World War II. Today, the liner serves as a hotel in California-but there may be mysterious guests still onboard! Readers will learn more about the Queen Mary and its ghostly passengers, from its glory days as a liner to its time as the "Gray Ghost" of World War II. Detailed sidebars and fact boxes provide extra insight into the ship's storied history"-- Provided by publisher.