We are ecstatic to host Dorothea Benton Frank’s daughter Victoria, for her brand new book! Dottie held a special place in all of our hearts. She never missed coming for an event at Litchfield Books. We are delighted to start a new wonderful tradition of hosting her daughter for her books as well. Celebrate with us on Victoria’s publication day!
In New York City winter never seems to loosen its hold and for South Carolina transplant Maggie (born Magnolia after the fairest summer flower) the balmy beach weather of April back home on Sullivan's Island feels like a distant memory. Until a phone call from her sister, Violet, changes everything. Gran, the treasured matriarch, has fallen into a coma after a car accident caused by Maggie's troubled mother, Lily. But once Maggie returns, she finds that her hometown of Sullivan's Island holds even more secrets. The Magic Lantern, the restaurant owned and run by generations of women in her family, is now rudderless, and her sister seems headed for a savage breakup. Once she is between the marsh grasses and dunes of South Carolina, she feels herself changing like the Atlantic tides, rediscovering the roots she left behind, and a new and different version of herself--one who can see how a minor crash into the back of a very handsome farmer's truck may become fortunate. Or perhaps it's even... fate? When the three generations of South Carolina women join forces-the family pillar Gran, troubled Lily, impulsive Violet, and redoubtable Maggie-anything is possible.
"Southern fiction has a fresh, fabulous voice in Victoria Benton Frank who owns summer with her delicious debut novel. Put out the beach chair and pour the wine as Maggie Adams navigates her lost dreams in a family of strong southern women more powerful than their secrets. My Magnolia Summer proves you can go home again. Love, fate and family on the glorious shores of Sullivan's Island-book clubs rejoice!"- Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Left Undone
Debut Author, Publication Day Celebration🎉
Date: Tuesday, June 6th 2023
*✅NEW REFUND POLICY- full refund up until 7 days before the event.
Victoria’s book tour starts with us Litchfield Books! Her book publishes on this day- be the first to get a signed copy! Her mom, Dorothea Benton Frank always came to her favorite bookstore, Litchfield Books, on publication day every year. We love that Victoria wants to continue this tradition with us!
Location: Wild Wing Plantation- 1000 Wild Wing Blvd, Conway SC 29526
Your ticket includes an author presentation from a New York Times Bestselling Author, a signed copy of the book, meet & greet, personalized book signing, plated lunch, dessert, and beverages of coffee, tea & water.
*Book with Ticket events are a publisher requested policy because of the popularity and status of the author.
**NEW Book with Ticket Policy-In the event you are unable to attend, a full refund will be offered up until seven days prior to the event date. If the cancellation is past the seven days prior to the event, you will not be offered a refund but you will be offered a signed copy of the event book.