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The Red Garden follows generations of people living in the quiet town of Blackwell, Massachusetts, over many decades. The narrative intertwines ordinary town life with occasional supernatural touches, as an elderly woman‑in‑black speaks of ghosts, a young mechanic hears the voice of a historical spirit, and others remember the Civil War soldier who was saved by a fervent neighbor. The novel's weighty themes of memory, loss, and family loyalty are rooted in the stark New England winter while the underpinning supernatural motifs give the story a distinct, eerie flavor.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Speculative Fiction/Magical Realism
Authors: Alice Hoffman
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