Dorothea Benton Frank brings readers back to the moss-draped landscapes and tight-knit communities of South Carolina's coastal region. Her protagonist faces the complexities of family relationships, Southern traditions, and personal growth against the backdrop of the Lowcountry's natural beauty. Frank weaves together multiple generations as secrets surface and loyalties are tested. The story explores how the past shapes the present while characters navigate love, loss, and the enduring bonds that tie families together. At its heart, this novel celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the power of home to heal old wounds.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, resilience
Setting: South Carolina, Lowcountry
Period: 21st-century
384 pages · ebook · William Morrow