Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil by John Berendt
A Savannah Story
The book is a captivating blend of true crime and travelogue set in the sultry Southern city of Savannah, Georgia. It revolves around the mysterious shooting of a local male prostitute by a respected antiques dealer. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is introduced to a quirky spectrum of Savannah's residents, from a drag queen to a voodoo priestess. The rich descriptions of Savannah's public squares and Gothic architecture, along with its dark, hidden secrets, create a compelling atmosphere that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, ultimately questioning the nature of truth and justice.
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- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 388-400
- Original Language
- English
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