{"product_id":"carroll-gardens-story-paperback","title":"Carroll Gardens Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSally Frances\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's 1998 in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, where the close-knit Italian-American community clings to its traditions. The week of Halloween, a shocking discovery shatters the festivities. The body of Mary Pat, a prickly and unpopular neighbor, is found on her balcony, meticulously posed and disguised as a holiday witch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelper, a beloved local handyman, known for his gentle nature and neurodivergent quirks, becomes one of the suspects in the ensuing investigation. When Helper's nephew, a new detective, works to unravel the mystery, long-held secrets and buried traumas are revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold from three perspectives, this captivating story explores the complexities of justice and family loyalty, while the depiction of Carroll Gardens is rendered with affection and humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do the main characters begin to overcome the influences of early trauma and regenerate their adult development?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan there be an unconventional resolution of the crime?\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.74 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 30, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614927622283,"sku":"9798891328303","price":32.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/AoOWQnRC8X9798891328303.webp?v=1791521437","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/carroll-gardens-story-paperback","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}