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Caretaker
Paperback
Christian FictionLiterary Fiction
Publisher Price: $19.95
Publisher: Dr. David E Jacobsen
Published: Jun 14 2026
Pages: 198
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.42 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Beneath the beauty of seven magnificent gardens, something unseen has begun to stir. Carmen Arbore has devoted his life to tending the valley alongside a loyal community of workers, dreamers, and caretakers who believe the land itself carries purpose. Yet as the season awakens and thousands gather to experience the gardens in full bloom, subtle fractures begin spreading beneath the soil - and within the hearts of those sworn to protect it.
When the captivating Lucy Djevelen arrives, her presence quietly unsettles the delicate balance holding the gardens together. Old fears rise to the surface. Doubt takes root. Long-buried tensions begin reshaping friendships, leadership, and the very foundation of the valley itself. While some fight to preserve what was planted with wisdom and sacrifice, others become drawn toward ambition, control, and the dangerous temptation to reshape the gardens according to their own desires.
Rich with symbolism, mystery, and spiritual reflection, Caretaker is an allegorical journey through beauty, corruption, stewardship, and restoration. Blending literary fantasy with deeply human questions of purpose and integrity, the novel invites readers into a world where gardens remember, truth waits patiently beneath the surface, and every soul must ultimately decide what is worth protecting when darkness begins to bloom.
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