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At fifty-five, former librarian Bitty moves to Serenity Sound, a coastal Carolina community that feels more like a facade than a home. When she begins to experience mysterious voices and finds herself channeling the artistic talent of visionary painter Minnie Evans, she discovers a supernatural connection to the land's hidden history. Alongside a close-knit circle of neighbors—including a soulful intuitive named Jasmine and a kindred spirit in architect Graham—Bitty uncovers past-life ties to the Gilded Age's Walters and Jones families. As they unravel the truth about the development's construction over a pre-colonial burial ground and the haunting legacy of the 1898 Wilmington Massacre, Bitty must use her art to heal ancient wounds. This captivating tale blends historical mystery with spiritual discovery, exploring the power of ancestral memory and the courage to claim a new future. Comparable works include The Garden of Hammer and Summer by Kate Morton