I had the good
fortune this past spring to spend a couple of days on Folly Beach, South
Carolina, so of course when this book crossed my desk I was intrigued. I was
expecting a total beach read and it was that but with an added dose of
historical fiction thrown in which is always a good thing for me!
“Folly Beach” by Dorothea Benton Frank, alternates between telling the story of Cate
Cooper, a recent widow, who returns to her childhood home on Folly Beach to
find out who she really always was meant to be and the true story of Dorothy
and Du Bose Heyward, who co-wrote “Porgy and Bess” with George Gershwin. Both stories play out while the characters
stay in the “Porgy House” at Folly Beach and that is what weaves the stories
together.
If you are looking for a light beach read with an added
touch of history, “Folly Beach” is
perfect for you!
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