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John Berendt's 1994 book introduced the world to the neighborhood's magnolia-scented mayhem. It's a true story about a gay antiques dealer unsuccessfully tried four times for the 1981 murder of a young gigolo. It also reveals Savannah's stranger side through real-life characters like drag lady Chablis. A movie adaptation came out last year. The renewed interest helped push up real-estate prices of the stately, historic homes one of which recently sold for $3.3 million.
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