Folly Beach: A Lowcountry Tale Audiobook, by Dorothea Benton Frank Play Audiobook Sample

Folly Beach: A Lowcountry Tale Audiobook

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Read By: Robin Miles Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Lowcountry Tales Series Release Date: June 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780062072528

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

32

Longest Chapter Length:

55:18 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:09 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

24:35 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

17

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Publisher Description

“Dottie Frank’s books are sexy and hilarious. She has staked out the lowcountry of South Carolina as her personal literary property.” —Pat Conroy, author of The Prince of Tides and South of Broad

The incomparable Dorothea Benton Frank is back with her latest Lowcountry Novel, Folly Beach. As she has with Lowcountry Summer, Return to Sullivans Island, Land of Mango Sunsets, and so many other delightful literal excursions to this magical Southern locale, the perennial New York Times bestselling author enchants readers with a heart-warming tale of loss, acceptance, family, and love—as a woman returns to the past to find her  future. Folly Beach is a constant delight from “a masterful storyteller” (Booklist) who has already secured her place alongside Anne Rivers Siddons, Sue Monk Kidd, Rebecca Wells, Barbara Delinsky and other contemporary queens of bestselling women’s fiction.

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"I loved this book!!! It's two stories in one, but they are intertwined and both are set in Folly Beach. The first story is during World War II. The second is modern day. Great look at love and loss, loyalty and responsibility to family versus your own happiness. "

— Niki (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Full of laughter, insight, and mystery…a do-not-miss novel.” 

    — Patti Callahan Henry, author of The Perfect Love Song
  • “Frank’s latest novel displays a rare talent that fans will welcome…There’s a certain authenticity to the lives Frank tells that will resonate with many women. Frank’s telling of this tale will help readers celebrate love and sexuality after 60.” 

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “Frank’s lush and literary paean to her beloved Low Country provides a romantic glimpse into an artistic past.” 

    — Booklist

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller
  • A USA Today bestseller

Folly Beach Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Dorothy Benton Frank is on my list of favorite authors. Enjoy her books so much. "

    — Donna, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " EXCELLENT BOOK!!! Dorothea Benton Frank's extensive research for this book makes it very interesting as well as entertaining with her fabulous sense of humor!!! If you have not read any of her previous books, this is a GREAT one to start with!! "

    — Jennifer, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Although I am not a fan of parallel stories, this was low key but pleasant reading. "

    — Suzanne, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I had a hard time starting this book and almost put it down. After the first couple of chapters, it began to keep my interest and turned out to be a very good novel, not the usual story line. I loved the "aunts". A good read. "

    — Susie, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book as I have every book I've ever read by this author. Makes me want to visit that area. "

    — Catherine, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Could not get into this book either. "

    — Elizabeth, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not my favorite book by this author. however, I hung in there and am glad I finished the book. Interesting story about Dorothy Heyward. "

    — Pernette, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Slow going, was ok. Not bad but not great either. I am really hard to please lately. "

    — Heather, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " realky enjoyed this book...as all of the dorothea benton frank books..you really get taken away to the place..this time folly beach. and i love how her main characters always are so sassy "

    — Heather, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very easy read, enjoyed the Low Country and Charleston Renaissance history. "

    — Eleanor, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good book, but probably my least favorite of her novels. I really could have done without the play in the book. I'm not sure it added anything to the book. "

    — Elizabeth, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Cozy beach read "

    — Cherie, 11/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved how they combined this play within a novel. An enjoyable line and the author interwove the two story lines seamlessly. I want to read more about Dorothy and Dubose Heyward now. "

    — Nancy, 9/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A little disappointed with this one. I really couldn't get into the in-story play, so the book was disjointed and I spent more time skimming than reading. "

    — Lauren, 9/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " July 2011 Book Club selection. Okay book. "

    — Debbie, 9/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was cute... "

    — Donna, 9/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a beach read. "

    — Rosanne, 7/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book. Was it a little far fetched at times? Yes. But isn't that what makes a good story? Bringing real life characters into the book and having those de ja vu moments were great. It makes me want to read up on Dorothy & Dubose. "

    — Courtney, 7/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I love the low country, Pat Conroy, happy endings, and female driven narratives but this book still didn't make the cut for me. It came off as sanguine, shallow, with a handful of enjoyable moments. My expectations were just too high. "

    — Michelle, 2/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 3 1/2 stars. Sweet story, easy read...a notch above a beach read. "

    — Heidi, 1/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Dottie Frank's books are always delightful and perfect for light summer reading. I finished this one in two days and learned a lot about Dorothy and DuBose Heyword. "

    — Christine, 1/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Couldn't even finish this book, it was so lame! "

    — Elizabeth, 10/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun beach read with the added extra of a little history about the Charleston Renaissance. I want to see Porgy and Bess now. "

    — Holly, 8/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Everything was just too perfect and everything turned out too well. Got a little boring. "

    — Linda, 7/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not a bad story, the flash back made the plot much more interesting. the main plot was very predictable, tho, and not memorable. "

    — Katherine, 1/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good book but nowhere near as good as her others. too predictable. "

    — Gina, 1/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Enjoyed the intertwining story lines. ....and romance is always good! "

    — Vicky, 7/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Yet again a woman in middle age loses "everything" and moves to Lowcountry South Carolina. However, the plot always intrigues, and Frank is good. "

    — Louise, 6/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like this book and I will read more of her books. "

    — Nancy, 6/5/2011

About Dorothea Benton Frank

Dorothea Benton Frank (1951–2019) was the New York Times bestselling author of Bulls Island, The Christmas Pearl, The Land of Mango Sunsets, and many other books. She appeared on the Today show and Parker Ladd’s Book Talk. She was a frequent speaker on creative writing and the creative process for students of all ages and in private venues, such as the National Arts Club, the Junior League of New York, Friends of the Library, and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

About Robin Miles

Robin Miles, named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, has twice won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, an Audie Award for directing, and many Earphones Awards. Her film and television acting credits include The Last Days of Disco, Primary Colors, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order, New York Undercover, National Geographic’s Tales from the Wild, All My Children, and One Life to Live. She regularly gives seminars to members of SAG and AFTRA actors’ unions, and in 2005 she started Narration Arts Workshop in New York City, offering audiobook recording classes and coaching. She holds a BA degree in theater studies from Yale University, an MFA in acting from the Yale School of Drama, and a certificate from the British American Drama Academy in England.