In 1994, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, a non-fiction story about a murder trial in Savannah, Georgia, became a bestseller on the New York Times' bestseller list for 216 weeks following its debut. It reigns as the longest-standing bestseller in their history. What is it about this book that captivates readers? There are so many reasons I like it: first and foremost, is how it describes the physical beauty of Savannah, a town built upon a system of public squares with beautiful gardens, fountains, and statuary. The homes surrounding each square are wonderful, too. The last time my husband and I went there, we went on a home and garden tour in the Spring and got to look inside these houses. Wow! What a world they displayed; if only we lowly ones could live like that, too. I love the cast of characters in the book, especially Jim Williams and The Lady Chablis. We went to one of Chablis' performances the last time we were there and were treated to a night we'll never forget.
Our murder/mystery, Honeymoon in Savannah: A Detective Santy Mystery, is about this beautiful city, where our homicide detective, Clarrisa Santy, and her husband go on a "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" pilgrimage and end up involved in a murder investigation when a famous chef is murdered while they are in Savannah. Available at your favorite online bookstore for $2.99. Also available in paper at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Honeymoon in Savannah:
A Detective Santy Mystery
by Louise Hathaway
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