Summary

The next story of this novel is titled “Learn About Loss” and is set in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 1936. In October, residents of Chattanooga discover the town has been papered with posters advertising the Most Mysterious Merchants' Bazaar, promising fun for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Many are skeptical. Life has been difficult recently and most have no money to spare. The description of this fair includes several characters who play no role after their initial introduction, but there is a magician named Roland the Astonishing, a man of about 60, who performs incredible magic. Those who attend discover that almost everything really is free, though some items come with a price. For example, there are nurses who draw blood “for research” and give tokens in return. There are men with incredible white teeth selling liquor. There is a Maze of Mirrors...