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John Berendt’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil follows the aftermath of a 1981 shooting in Savannah, Georgia, weaving together the town’s colorful characters—society ladies, a gigolo, a con artist, drag queens, antiques dealers—and the mystery of a high‑profile homicide. Duellating between amusement and suspense, the book offers a vivid portrait of a Southern community where every relationship is visible and every secret is waiting to surface. Berendt’s detailed, first‑person account examines the social life, customs, and legal drama of the city, making it a compelling read for fans of true crime, Southern history, and travel narrative.
First publish date: August 3, 1999
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: John Berendt
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