{"product_id":"lowcountry-summer-a-plantation-novel-isbn-9780061979262","title":"Lowcountry Summer: A Plantation Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Frank…writes with genuine adoration for and authority on the South Carolina Lowcountry from which she sprang….[Her] stuff is never escapist fluff—it’s the real deal.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cem\u003eAtlanta Journal-Constitution\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReturn to Tall Pines in the long-awaited sequel to Dorothea Benton Frank’s beloved bestseller \u003cem\u003ePlantation\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eLowcountry Summer\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of the changing anatomy of a family after the loss of its matriarch, sparkling with the inimitable Dot Frank’s warmth and humor. The much-beloved \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author follows the recent success of \u003cem\u003eReturn to Sullivans Island, Bulls Island,\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLand of Mango Sunsets\u003c\/em\u003e with a tale rich in atmosphere and unforgettable scenes of Southern life, once again placing her at the dais, alongside Anne Rivers Siddons, Sue Monk Kidd, Rebecca Wells, Pat Conroy, and other masters of contemporary Southern fiction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eDorothea Benton Frank is a native of the South whose novels vividly capture the wild beauty, laid-back atmosphere, earthy characters, and charming eccentricities of life in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Written with compelling honesty and emotional depth, her stories have touched readers from coast to coast, and propelled her to the top ranks of bestsellerdom nationwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow this remarkable writer revisits some of her most unforgettable characters in this enchanting new story sure to make you laugh and cry. Return with her to Tall Pines Plantation in this long-awaited sequel to her beloved bestseller \u003cem\u003ePlantation\u003c\/em\u003e. . . . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Caroline Wimbley Levine returned to Tall Pines Plantation, she never expected to make peace with long-buried truths about herself and her family. The Queen of Tall Pines, her late mother, was a force of nature, but now she is gone, leaving Caroline and the rest of the family uncertain of who will take her place. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the lush South Carolina countryside, old hurts, betrayals, and dark secrets will surface, and a new generation will rise along the banks of the mighty Edisto River.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWonderfully evocative, infused with humor and poignancy, and rich with the lyrical cadences of the South, \u003cem\u003eLowcountry Summer\u003c\/em\u003e is vintage Dorothea Benton Frank, a deeply moving novel you'll want to savor and share.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eHere’s one for the Southern gals as well as Yankees who appreciate Frank’s signature mix of sass, sex, and gargantuan personalities…. below the always funny theatrics, however, is a compelling saga of loss and acceptance. When Frank nails it, she really nails it, and she does so here. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lowcountry Summer has it all:  a sassy, lovable narrator; great, believable characters; laugh-out-loud lines; page-turning action; and surprising plot twists. in other words, it’s Dorothea Benton Frank at her best!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCassandra King, author of Queen of Broken Hearts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Seriously hilarious. LOWCOUNTRY SUMMER is also an incredibly poignant story of the relationship between a brother and sister.  As only she can, Dorothea Benton Frank shows how we can survive loss, and explores the strong emotions home and family inspire. Get ready to laugh and cry.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathryn Stockett, author of THE HELP\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A masterful storyteller.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Frank specializes in resilient characters who survive thanks to a saucy combination of grit and humor.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist on Full of Grace\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Frank keeps you reading compulsively.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharlotte Observer on Sullivan's Island\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTight storytelling, winsomely oddball characters, and touches of Southern magic make this a winner. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Large Print","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888654151909,"sku":"NP9780061979262","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780061979262.jpg?v=1730229540","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/lowcountry-summer-a-plantation-novel-isbn-9780061979262","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}