Dorothea Benton Frank
3 SeriesDorothea Benton Frank is an American author renowned for her Lowcountry Tales series, set in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Before becoming a novelist, she worked in the apparel industry and organized fundraisers as a volunteer. She splits her time between the Lowcountry of South Carolina and New Jersey.
In "The Christmas Pearl" by Dorothea Benton Frank, 93-year-old Theodora gathers her contentious family for the holidays at her South Carolina home. Longing for the joy and warmth of her childhood Christmases, she reminisces about festive feasts and heartfelt conversations with Pearl, her grandmother's housekeeper. Amidst the family's bickering, a special visitor arrives, bringing Gullah magic and wisdom. This unexpected guest transforms the holiday, restoring the love and peace Theodora yearns for.
