Plantation - Dorothea Benton Frank

Plantation

By Dorothea Benton Frank

  • Release Date: 2001-07-01
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature
4.5 Score: 4.5 (From 683 Ratings)

Description

New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank evokes a lush plantation in the heart of modern-day South Carolina—where family ties and hidden truths run as deep and dark as the mighty Edisto River.

Caroline Wimbley Levine always swore she’d never go home again. But now, at her brother’s behest, she has returned to South Carolina to see about Mother—only to find that the years have not changed the Queen of Tall Pines Plantation. Miss Lavinia is as maddeningly eccentric as ever—and absolutely will not suffer the questionable advice of her children. This does not surprise Caroline. Nor does the fact that Tall Pines is still brimming with scandals and secrets, betrayals and lies. But she soon discovers that something is different this time around. It lies somewhere in the distance between her and her mother—and in her understanding of what it means to come home…

Reviews

  • loved this

    1
    By Floyd County Girl
    wonderful story, laughed and cried. wonderful combination
  • Beautiful journey!

    5
    By Roho822
    Slow paced storytelling and very worth the ride!
  • Made me glad to live in The South

    5
    By Faithinwrangler
    This book is like a warm southern hug. Whether you are from the Carolina’s or Connecticut, by the end you are a part of this world. I loved the richness of Miss Lavinia and The strength she gives to her friends and family. I’m only sorry that I have finished the book. I would just love to see how Caroline makes the plantation her own.
  • Slow start turned to great book

    5
    By 1 Banker
    I had a lot of trouble committing to this book right at the beginning. Fort, that didn’t last long, & I soon found myself with this book in my hands constantly in my hands. My only concern was the size of the font being quite small. But the storyline was so compelling. I loved it!
  • Plantation

    5
    By LIT.design
    I love reading Ms Frank's books but this one is one of my favorites. Well written & truly makes you feel you have an understanding of the love of this beautiful place.
  • Loved it

    5
    By Ljpatts
    Took a minute then the story flowed well, great book. Laughed and cried .
  • Plantation - a great read!

    5
    By Redwing80
    I have read this book quite a few times. It is funny & sad at the same time. Every time I read it, things come up that remind me of my late grandmother...some of her sayings & actions. It & the next book, Lowcountry Summer, are fantastic summer reading, yanh!
  • Great Read!

    5
    By Love3boos
    I have read several of Ms. Frank's books and enjoyed each one. Plantation is by far the best.
  • Plantation

    4
    By JoanneG.
    Very interesting. Enjoyed this book.
  • Great book!!!

    5
    By austinharmony
    I loved this book and love this writer I am from the south and her books are very accurate. The characters are colorful and the plot was amazing.

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