Book 1: The Garden, Chapters 11-15 Summary

In Chapter 11, The Third Secret of Fatima, Kathleen sings publicly for the first time in the summer of 1914. Having heard from Benny Luvovitz about the show, Mrs. Mahmoud comes to hear her granddaughter sing. Kathleen receives a standing ovation prior to the theatre owner's announcement that Great Britain has declared war on Germany. At home that evening, Kathleen imagines she sees Pete the scarecrow. She runs to James for comfort. The next day he enlists in the military.

In Chapter 12, Moving Picture, James arranges to have Kathleen's picture taken. After several tries to take a good picture, the photographer gives up, telling James he did not get anything. James asks for the last photo to be printed. Leo observes James' behavior with Kathleen and is surprised at how he treats his daughter so casually.

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