Summary - Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil - Based On The Book By John Berendt

Library Of Stories

Summary

SUMMARY 
  
MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY JOHN BERENDT 
  
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES 
  
CONTENT 
Arrival in Savannah and Mercer House 
Savannah's Unique Social Fabric 
The Lady of Six Thousand Songs 
The Many Sides of Chablis 
Sweet Georgia Brown's and Shifting Social Circles 
Gunplay and the First Trial 
The Aftermath and the Second Trial 
The Retrial and Legal Maneuvering 
Trials, Tribulations and Triumph 
General Analysis 
  
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
"Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" by John Berendt is a non-fiction narrative set in Savannah, Georgia, that explores the complexities of the city's social fabric. The story centers on the enigmatic figure of Jim Williams, a wealthy antiques dealer who is charged with the murder of his young associate, Danny Hansford. The book delves into the legal proceedings and the various eccentric personalities that populate Savannah, including socialites, artists, and a voodoo practitioner. It examines the impact of local culture and public opinion on the legal system and showcases the unique blend of tradition and eccentricity that characterizes the city. The book is not a simple murder mystery, but rather a portrait of a particular place and time, using storytelling and a blend of fact and fiction to engage the reader.

Duration: 27 minutes (00:27:02)
Publishing date: 2025-01-26; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —