WALKING WITH THE GHOSTS OF SAVANNAH

The Kingdoms of Savannah by George Dawes Green is one excellent story. For years, there have been two cities that I consider separate from the United States, although physically attached. I believe that New Orleans and Savannah both have a vibe uniquely their own in the South, and a visit to either great City will back up my opinion. They are somewhat the “heart” of the South, and Savannah specifically is known as “America's first planned city.” The city is laid out in a series of grids that allow for wide open streets intertwined with shady public squares and parks that serve as town meeting places and centers of business. Savannah had 24 original squares; 22 squares are still in existence today. But if you have ever been to Savannah, you will know that it is a City of shady streets and shady business. Wealthy people, old storied names, homeless camps, tourists, and ghosts. The ghosts fill a large part of The Kingdoms of Savannah, and a first-rate story is told here. No City is a study in perfection, but Savannah has so many levels that it’s hard to believe anyone can indeed survive the dark side. The characters of Stony, Jaq, Billy, Luke, Ransom, Hatchet Head, and the society maven, Morgana, make this story spicey as hell. Old mixing with new, money mixing with absolute poverty, history mixing with the present…it’s a fictional tale with a foundation of historical truth. Well done, Mr. Green, you have captured the essence of a great city, and you have also captured “some” of its secrets. @oakmist10 #KingdomsOfSavannah #money #hate #georgedawesgreen @netgalley #slavery #ghosts #society #secrets #themusician #evil @celadonbooks
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I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own. Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for the opportunity to read this book. Pub Date: July 19, 2022. Look for free copies in your local @littlefreelibraries. #celadonbooks
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Thanks to Google for clarification on the Savannah squares. #littlefreelibrary