In the Garden of Delight


Read by Katie Bond

(3.8 stars; 3 reviews)

This novel is narrated in the first person and revolves around a character named Lil (somewhat autobiographical of the author) and the dynamics of a colorful cast of family members. She loves nature and, especially, birds, and thus the title. The story is set in Tennessee. The writing is very much a product of its place and time. Hammond was quite socially progressive but some of the language she puts into the mouths of characters and the depiction of African Americans may be upsetting to some readers. (Summary by Kathleen Bond) (6 hr 8 min)

Chapters

A Country Child 21:39 Read by Katie Bond
Bird Corners 29:39 Read by Katie Bond
In Make-Believe 28:08 Read by Katie Bond
The Dark O’ the Year 34:25 Read by Katie Bond
Premonitions Part I 27:47 Read by Katie Bond
Promonitions Part II 20:14 Read by Katie Bond
Before the Dawn 15:47 Read by Katie Bond
Spring Magic 25:44 Read by Katie Bond
Blackbird Diplomacy 24:15 Read by Katie Bond
The Proof of Courage 24:18 Read by Katie Bond
The Routing of Uncle Jason 35:43 Read by Katie Bond
Where the Battle was Fought 35:43 Read by Katie Bond
In the Garden of Delight 15:49 Read by Katie Bond
While the Nest Was Building 29:14 Read by Katie Bond