Sullivan's Island Winter-Spring 2019-20

8 www.SullivansIslandMagazine.com | www.SullivansIslandHomes.com Remembering a Lowcountry Literary Legend By Bill Farley T o borrow from — and paraphrase — author Erich Segal, “What do you say about a beloved Lowcountry novelist who died?” In the case of the recent passing of Dorothea Benton Frank, the answer is simply, “A great deal.” Among the 20 New York Times best-selling books she has written since 2000 — one every year — 11 were set in and showcased the Lowcountry, starting with her debut novel, “Sullivan’s Island,” which eventually sold over a million copies and has been translated into 10 languages. Her final novel, “Queen Bee,” published in May 2019, rose to No. 2 on the chart. Dorothea Benton Frank Photo by Steve Rosamilia.