The Violet Hour: A Lowcountry Tale

The Violet Hour: A Lowcountry Tale

by Victoria Benton Frank

4.3 (1,057)

4.3 stars from 1,057 reviews. Top 89% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.


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Perfect for you if...

  • You love character-driven stories set in vivid Southern settings where women support each other through real heartbreak.
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  • You enjoyed Patti Callahan Henry or Kristin Harmel and want that same warmth mixed with genuine emotional stakes.

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  • You prefer fast-paced plots with high drama or mystery elements over introspection and personal growth.
  • You're not interested in stories centred on female friendships or small-town Southern culture.
  • You find books about breakups and healing clichéd without a strong twist or darker edge.

About this book

Violet Adams is the youngest child in a family of loud, passionate women living on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. Known as the sweet and traditional one, she has always been the steady presence in her family. After a sudden breakup and subsequent tragedy, she struggles to understand her identity. With support from her best friend Aly Knox—a young influencer who is processing the loss of her mother and adjusting to life in the South—Violet sets out to break free from who she thought she was. Together, they search for success, meaning, and possibly love in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.

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Currently 4.3★ from 1,057 reviews

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