: Author John Berendt has stated the book is "99 percent true and 1 percent exaggeration." For example, he moved the timeline of his arrival in Savannah to better fit the narrative of the trial.
: A wealthy antique dealer and historic preservationist. subtitle Midnight.in.the.Garden.of.Good.and.Evi...
: Famous for its hauntingly beautiful Victorian monuments. While the iconic "Bird Girl" statue from the book cover was moved to the Telfair Academy to protect it, the cemetery remains a primary setting for the story's "midnight" visits. Clary's Cafe $10–20Diner ClosedSavannah, GA, United States Address : 404 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401 : Author John Berendt has stated the book
Written by John Berendt and published in 1994, this "non-fiction novel" spent a record-breaking 216 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. It details the atmospheric life of Savannah, Georgia, centered around the trial of Jim Williams for the shooting of Danny Hansford. While the iconic "Bird Girl" statue from the
: A transgender performer who became a breakout star of the book and film.
: Used for Joe Odom’s famous (and often illegal) cocktail tours. It now operates as a luxury inn. Fact vs. Fiction Tips