So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil tells you what you need to know—before or after you read John Berendt’s book.

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This short summary and analysis of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: A Savannah Story includes:

• Historical context


• Chapter-by-chapter overviews


• Profiles of the main characters


• What’s what in Savannah


• Important quotes


• Fascinating trivia


• Glossary of terms


• Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work

About Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: A Savannah Story by John Berendt:

John Berendt’s engrossing bestseller Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil tells the story of his time spent in Savannah, Georgia. Berendt didn’t just observe the city’s lovely locales and its quirky characters—he also became immersed in a murder case that would shock and fascinate much of Georgia.

Part true crime saga, part travel diary, part reportage, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is a suspenseful, sharply observed account of Berendt’s sojourns in Savannah and the murder trial of one if its socialites.

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