Claire’s House – Linda Heavner Gerald

Local folklore in the bayous of Louisiana states that Claire’s House once stood on a special plot of land. Many men perished trying to own it. The Gautier family obtained the cherished place. Beloved members of this French family finally decided to build a second home there. The beautiful antebellum home which they designed won everyone’s heart in the New Orleans area.

Eventually, tales of strange occurrences resulted in the locals fear of the great house. Was it true that it even became a House of Ill-Repute by the Madame Savannah? Such strange stories circulated. Many stated that House could feel emotions of those who inhabited her. This noble structure stood for many decades until the death of the most beloved owner, Savannah. Upon her death, it is said that Claire’s House self-imploded. Although she was named Claire’s House, someone else won her heart.

This is the story of Claire’s House and her most beloved character, Savannah Smith. Be prepared to read non-stop. It is impossible to lay Claire’s House aside.