The Red Garden by Alice Hoffman
This haunting novel is arranged in chapters written as chronological short stories, each focusing on characters descended from the original settlers of fictional Bearville, or later named Blackwell, Massachusetts. Three hundred years of the passions and dark secrets of the interwoven characters make for a fascinating, mystical read centered on the oldest home's garden where all plants grow red. Hoffman's writing is enchanting. Each chapter is a separate treat, all blending together into a book you won't soon forget - one of my all time favorites! One of Hoffman's earlier books, Blackbird House, is written with the same technique of characters passing through a particular house over the years - an equally enthralling read!
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