Gnome Alone in Carmel
Gnome Alone in Carmel by Karyl Hall, published by Seton Publishing on November 16, 2017, is a unique exploration of a whimsical incident involving a garden gnome. This 76-page book recounts the story of how friends Ann and John playfully stole the gnome during the author’s vacation in Europe, capturing its adventures around town through photographs. The narrative unfolds as the author, upon returning home, discovers the prank and the accompanying photo book, leading to a humorous investigation that involves the local newspaper.
Readers will find a blend of personal anecdotes and visual storytelling, as the author pairs verses with the gnome’s photos, showcasing notable sights in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The book also reflects on themes of friendship and memory, particularly in light of the author’s promise to honor John’s contribution to the project. With its focus on curiosities and travel, Gnome Alone in Carmel offers a charming glimpse into the author’s experiences and the vibrant community around her.
Official synopsis Publisher
Our dear friends Ann and John of Palo Alto, as a prank, stole our gnome from the garden while Fred and I were vacationing in Europe, took photos of it around town and returned it. Upon our return there was a photo book in the mail with no identifiers. Mystified, my husband called our local newspaper, The Pine Cone, and reported the incident, hoping to reveal the “culprits.” Meanwhile our friends admitted the dastardly deed so the newspaper interviewed them to get the whole story. The published article is included as an attachment. One night I could not sleep (caffeine induced wakefulness), so I thought up verses to go with the photos and wrote them down the next morning. My husband and I embellished the original gnome photos with others to catch additional notable sights in our beautiful village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. My thought was to sell the book with the profits going to our wonderful local professional Pacific Repertory Theatre (PacRep), which performs at the historic Golden Bough and Forest Theatres.
Several years passed with the project on the back burner, and both John and my husband sadly died. I promised John in his last hours that I would publish the book and mention his primary role in it’s development…so here we are…enjoy
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