Another "What Was That Book" thread (kids / YA, 70s or early 80s)

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So all I remember is that the main character was psychic, specifically with the gift of psychometry. I believe she was called Susan, and spent a summer? with an aunt or great-aunt. Two of the objects read were a pocket watch, I think, and a rocking chair, I’m pretty sure.

I know this is vague, but there can’t be that many pre-1990 books featuring psychometry. Perhaps a little TOO vague for google, though, as I’m not having any luck. Any help?

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Handful of Time, by Kit Pearson?

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Yes! That’s it! Thank you.

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What is psychometry?

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You hold an object, and “read” it psychically, and then learn all about its owner’s history. It used to be a staple of the vaudeville circuit, I think, though in that case no psychic ability need apply.