Pawleys Island

In "Pawleys Island," Dorothea Benton Frank takes listeners to the enchanting and mysterious barrier island of Pawleys Island, South Carolina. The story revolves around Huey Valentine, the owner of Gallery Valentine, and his wise mother, Miss Olivia, along with Huey's best friend, retired attorney Abigail Thurmond. Their comfortable lives are disrupted by the arrival of Rebecca Simms, an artist fleeing her tumultuous past, who inspires both Huey and Abigail to confront their own lives and secrets. With humor and a cast of lovable characters, Frank explores themes of self-discovery and reconciliation amidst the picturesque backdrop of the Lowcountry.