The Whitakers of Sullivan's Island
By Quinlan Motley
Eli arrives with a photograph, a returned letter, and a question for Graham Whitaker: could Graham be his father? Before Thanksgiving, that question brings Eli to the edge of a family he has never known.
Inspired by Southern Christian values, the book follows a prominent Sullivan’s Island family whose unexpected discovery before Thanksgiving leads to a heartwarming, happy ending on Christmas Day.
- Setting
- Charleston and Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. The story moves from before Thanksgiving toward Christmas Day.
- Written editions
- Kindle eBook, Paperback and Hardcover. Amazon edition links.
- Audiobook
- A separate paid edition. See the audiobook page for current availability.
A real place, a fictional family
“A summer near Sullivan’s Island with my family inspired me to make the island the setting of my novel, The Whitakers of Sullivan’s Island.”
Quinlan Motley
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Press and interview sheet
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Conversation, thoughtfully prepared
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