Porch Lights: A Novel
New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank is back home in the Carolina lowcountry, spinning a tale that brims with the warmth, charm, heart, and humor that has become her trademark. Porch Lights is a stirring, emotionally rich multigenerational story—a poignant tale of life, love, and transformation—as a nurse, returning to Sullivans Island from the Afghanistan War, finds her life has been irrevocably altered by tragedy…and now must rediscover love and purpose with the help of her son and aging mother.
An evocative visit to enchanting Sullivans Island with its unique pluff mud beaches, palmetto trees, and colorful local lore—a novel filled with unforgettable characters, and enlivened by tales of the notorious Blackbeard and his bloodthirsty pirate crew and eerie Edgar Allan Poe stories—Porch Lights stands tall among the very best works of not only Dottie Frank, but Anne Rivers Siddons, Rebecca Wells, Pat Conroy, and other masters of the modern Southern novel as well.
New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank is back home in the Carolina lowcountry, spinning a tale that brims with the warmth, charm, heart, and humor that has become her trademark. Porch Lights is a stirring, emotionally rich multigenerational story—a poignant tale of life, love, and transformation—as a nurse, returning to Sullivans Island from the Afghanistan War, finds her life has been irrevocably altered by tragedy…and now must rediscover love and purpose with the help of her son and aging mother.
An evocative visit to enchanting Sullivans Island with its unique pluff mud beaches, palmetto trees, and colorful local lore—a novel filled with unforgettable characters, and enlivened by tales of the notorious Blackbeard and his bloodthirsty pirate crew and eerie Edgar Allan Poe stories—Porch Lights stands tall among the very best works of not only Dottie Frank, but Anne Rivers Siddons, Rebecca Wells, Pat Conroy, and other masters of the modern Southern novel as well.
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Classic ChickLit: A Cliched, Corny Story The writing is a bit flighty and way too breathy, but this book by Dorothea Benton Frank is classic BeachLit/ChickLit. If you’re in the mood for something easy and light, you’ll likely enjoy it.Jackie, a nurse who has recently returned from serving in the war in Afghanistan, is a new widow. Her husband was a New York City firefighter, who died on the job. She and her 10-year-old son, Charlie, are spending the summer with her parents (who have their own marital issues) on Sullivans…
Great beach read! I have loved the personal touches of Ms Frank’s novels over the years; indeed, I can read one of her novels and feel like I’m a part of the story by clearly seeing what her characters describe, smelling what they cook, etc. This book, to me, resonates even closer to home because of the military theme. I realize that Jackie’s military status is not the main thrust of this novel, but it is a major part of Jackie’s story and so it colors her actions, her viewpoints, and her emotional state. I…
Loving and Emotional I love DBF. She can write a good southern novel, and transform you in the moment. The story is told by Jackie and Annie. A mother and daughter that are complete opposites of each other. Jackie has recently became a widow and trying to raise her son Charlie. Charlie is not dealing with his Dad’s death well at all. Jackie decides to go to Sullivan’s Island to stay with her Mom, and try to pick up the pieces. I saw the mix reviews on this book, and I really wander if some that reviewed didn’t get…