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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Magical RealismNashville, Tennessee • 1920s
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Grief•
Loneliness2021
Mariner Books
Adult
18+ years
In the summer of 1926, Cherokee horse jumper Two Feathers performs at Nashville's Glendale Park and investigates the mysterious death of Dinah, a young hippopotamus. Amidst racial and ethnic tensions, and grappling with grief and trauma, she faces various challenges, including unwanted attention from a stalker while forming unexpected connections. The novel contains depictions of individuals experiencing alcohol addiction and racism.
Mysterious
Melancholic
Contemplative
Nostalgic
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When Two Feathers Fell From the Sky by Margaret Verble is a captivating historical novel set in 1920s Nashville. Reviewers praise its engaging characters and rich setting. However, some find the pacing uneven and the multiple perspectives occasionally confusing. Nonetheless, Verble's vivid storytelling and cultural insights shine through.
Readers who enjoyed The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern or Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen will relish When Two Feathers Fell From the Sky. This novel appeals to those intrigued by historical fiction with rich period details, magical realism, and deeply drawn characters. Ideal for fans of immersive storytelling and cultural exploration.
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A mixed-race Black man who works as a groom at Glendale Park and is associated with Two Feathers through their work. He comes from a prominent family in Nashville that faces racial tensions despite their relative prestige.
A ghost of a young Cherokee man who fought in the Cherokee-American wars and appears after the collapse of a sinkhole at Glendale Park. Known for his tattooed appearance and his protective nature towards Indigenous people and their graves.
A white Glendale Park employee with an obsession for Indigenous culture, leading him to stalk Two Feathers. He adopts the Cherokee name Strong-Red-Wolf and exhibits a violent and racist disposition.
An English war veteran who serves as the head zookeeper at Glendale Park, noted for his calming effect on animals and his amiable personality. Clive is haunted by ghosts due to past traumas from the Great War.
The house mother at Glendale Park’s female dormitory, initially uncomfortable with racial differences but gradually forming a closer bond with Two Feathers. Her character development reflects shifts in racial attitudes over time.
Wealthy manager of Glendale Park, burdened by traumatic childhood memories from the Civil War. His experiences shape his character and influence his life decisions.
Franny and Marty, performing as The Juggling Juggernauts, are loyal friends to Two Feathers. They navigate an environment of anti-Catholic sentiment and hidden personal identities in the Jim Crow-era South.
384
Novel • Fiction
•
Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Magical RealismNashville, Tennessee • 1920s
•
Grief•
Loneliness2021
Mariner Books
Adult
18+ years
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