By Invitation Only: A Funny Lowcountry Family Story Where Southern Farmers Meet Chicago Elite Amid Class Differences

by Dorothea Benton Frank

Kindle Edition

Published May 15, 2018

About the author

Dorothea Benton Frank was a New York Times best-selling American novelist of Southern fiction. She worked in the apparel industry from 1972 until 1985 and then organized fundraisers as a volunteer, before becoming a novelist.

She is best known as the author of twenty novels placed in and around the Lowcountry of South Carolina.

Reviews

[Jeannie Sharp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Build A Family

This book was a joy and blessing to read. When things go right you need family; when things go wrong you need family. What God hath joined together let no man tear apart.

[Michael and Jennifer Henrickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic Dorothea Benton Frank

Another absorbing story. You cannot leave the characters. They draw you in and you become immersed in their low country world. I am a southern gal and a 30+ year South Carolinian. DBF is spot on in how special this state is along with its people. As always, this story is told from many viewpoints and filled with lush descriptions, relatable problems, and realistic solutions. A must read!

[bonny french · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing as ever..

Since the first book I read by this author, I've been hooked. The first book was forced on me by my older sister with the caveat that she definitely wanted it returned. Since that time I'm always keeping an eye out for new releases. I know I'm supposed to talk about the construction and praise Ms Frank's talent but I really love all of her books but especially this one!

[Shannon King · Rating 5 out of 5]

too good to not binge all night

Well it’s 7:00 am! I was binging this fantastic read all night long. Loved it all! It’s a must read!

[Kaaable · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was hard to finish (as hallmark as it gets). I pictured everyone as really ugly and that didn’t help

[Peggy I. Leitholf Belmonte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable




Great cast of.characters to love, dislike and identify with inside a caring family. Lovely description of the Lowcountry and farm life.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read and enjoyable subject. I enjoyed the characters!

[Barbara Rodgers · Rating 4 out of 5]

THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE

The characters are well developed and so believable. The story line is engaging with enough twists to keep my interest.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heart Warming

Takes one’s mind off all the craziness in the world and the beauty of Family if you are blessed enough to have one .