{"product_id":"whispering-pines-9781644285565","title":"Whispering Pines","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn the postwar suburbs of Baltimore, the brick apartments of Whispering Pines teem with stories--of longing, loss, desire, and resilience. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom a weary streetcar conductor grappling with ghosts of war, to a lonely dispatcher who dares to imagine romance, to children navigating the hazards and wonders of growing up under hurricane skies, David Bolton's \u003ci\u003eWhispering Pines\u003c\/i\u003e captures the fragile beauty of ordinary lives in extraordinary moments. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Told through a mosaic of interconnected tales, this richly atmospheric collection is both a love letter to mid-century Baltimore and a timeless meditation on the human condition. Bolton's characters wrestle with grief, temptation, faith, and forgiveness, yet always return to the enduring pull of community. With unflinching honesty and lyrical detail, \u003ci\u003eWhispering Pines\u003c\/i\u003e reminds us that every apartment window conceals a world of secret dramas, each as compelling as the next. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Perfect for readers of Richard Russo, Elizabeth Strout, and Andre Dubus, \u003ci\u003eWhispering Pines\u003c\/i\u003e is an unforgettable portrait of lives lived in shadows and light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rare Bird Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781644285565\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240","brand":"David Bolton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52435621806261,"sku":"9781644285565","price":23.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_569a0b95-8eee-4b34-931c-459127fa453f.jpg?v=1776227523","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/whispering-pines-9781644285565","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}