Dorothea Benton Frank was born and raised on Sullivan's Island in South Carolina. She was the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels, including Sullivan's Island, Plantation, Pawleys Island, Shem Creek, and Isle of Palms.
Praise for Plantation “Effortlessly evokes the lush beauty of the South Carolina Lowcountry while exploring the complexities of family relationships…Readers will enjoy immersing themselves in the lives of these deftly drawn, heartfelt characters.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Filled with entertaining characters and lots of humor.”—The State (Columbia, SC) “Think Terry McMillan meets Rebecca Wells by way of the Deep South and you’ll be barking up the right bayou.”—The Mirror (UK)