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by Elizabeth K. (glenshaw, PA) Folly Beach
Dorthea Benton Frank takes us back to low country. This time we have the bonus of aquainting ourselves with George Gershwin, Dorthy Heyward and her husband DuBose. They were all involved with the writing of "Porgy" in 1925. It all came about after Cate, a new widow in contemporary times, moved to Folly Isand and lived in a tiny cottage named "Porgy House," where the Heywards once lived. The two time periods were intertwined beautifully.
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by Robin F. (Tucson, AZ) Folly's Beach
I live in the Sonoran Desert with an ocean hundreds of miles away. I think heaven must look like Folly's Beach with oyster shell roads and houses on stilts. I am one of many fans of Dorothy Franks Benton who celebrate the arrival of a new book by this author. And, Folly's Beach is a good reason to celebrate.
Within the first page of this book I was drawn into the plot and characters. I knew these people, cared about them and could hardly wait to know more. Folly's Beach is one of those rare books that hooked me immediately and, before I knew it, I had read and finished the book in two days. It is cleverly written moving between current time and a play narrated by a talented woman named Dorothy Heyward who lived 80 years ago. I was familiar with George Gershwin and DuBose, but I have to confess that I had to Google Heyward. What a remarkable woman.
Thanks to Franks for enlightening me. This book offers up family ties, forgiveness, love and more. It's the perfect summer read.
Rated of 5
by Susan R. (Julian, NC) Folly Beach - Past and Present
I have read every book that Dorothea Benton Frank has written and this is absolutely the best one yet. She does a fantastic job of presenting a story inside the story. The modern story is about Cate Cooper and the changes in her life that cause her to move back to Folly Beach. The other story is about Dorothy and DeBose Heyward who lived on Folly Beach during the 20s. The author manages to keep both stories interesting and ties them together well. Absolutely a great beach read and one that I would highly recommend
Rated of 5
by Jeff M. (Morris Plains, NJ) Folly Beach
Once again, Dorothea Benton Frank makes the Lowcountry come alive to her readers in her newest story, “Folly Beach”. She takes all the amenities of the South (pecan pie, sweetgrass baskets) and intersperses them with touches of the North in New Jersey, where part of the story takes place. Cate, as the main character, is someone the reader can relate to, her life filled with maternal and spousal issues, yet finding the inner strength to conquer adversity. I recommend this book to any previous Dot Frank readers and new readers will be embraced by her warmth and compassion, as they read through the story lines. (Review was provided by my wife, who has read all of Dorothea Benton Frank's past novels).
Rated of 5
by Debbie S. (Paso Robles, CA) Good Summer Reading
This story that intertwines the past and the future of residents of Folly Beach, South Carolina is both witty and charming. The characters draw the reader into their lives and the sights and smells of a small beach town seem real.
Not having read Dorothea Benton Frank before, I was pleasantly surprised and will certainly look for other books by this author.
Would be a good read for those looking for a nice, good romance to read.
Rated of 5
by Teresa R. (Evansville, IN) Great read!
While the author's books are always some of my favorites, this book was by far her best. It captured my attention immediately and mixed two of my favorite elements- a little history and a lot of southern! The book tells two stories - one historical and one set in the present. The historical "play" - for lack of a better word - was interesting and thought-provoking. The present story is filled with quirky characters and good dialogue. Loved it!
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