Bulls Island by Dorothea Benton Frank, 336 pages.
I gravitate towards stories set in the South, especially when the author completely captures that culture with its easy grace and charm. It has been a while since I read a book in this genre (think Anne Rivers Siddons & Cassandra King) and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Betts McGee had built a life for herself in New York City having left her coastal South Carolina home 20 years ago. She ran from the sadness of family tragedy and a broken engagement, but when her company sends her back to the lowcountry to work with her ex-fiancee she has to confront the past and all of its secrets.
This story moved quickly, the characters were flawed and likeable, and while you know where the story is headed there are still a few twists. My only issue was with the ending - it seemed rushed even within the already fast paced narrative. This is a perfect escapist read - you can put it down and pick it up again with ease, but compelling enough that you want to see what happens. A solid spring/summer offering. 3 stars.
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