Imagine Charleston in New Pat Conroy Novel “South of Broad”

We’ve made no secret our love of Charleston, South Carolina here at USA Travel Guide. In the past we’ve referred to the Palmetto City as “quaint yet dynamic”, “historic yet modern”, “romantic”, “authentic”, “hospitable”, “romantic”, “unpretentious”, “approachable” and “graceful”.

We can encourage you to go there, and we have many times, but alas we can’t actually take you there. For that reason, we’ve chosen to go off-topic and talk about someone who can. Beloved South Carolina novelist Pat Conroy returns after 14 long years with his fifth novel, South of Broad, a sprawling narrative of family and friends and a stirring love letter to Charleston.

Since his first novel, 1976’s acclaimed The Great Santini, Pat Conroy’s works have displayed an evocative sense of place, whether New York City or Savannah, but none come to life as Charleston does in South of Broad. As the plot stretches over decades, from the 1960s to the 90s, the city grows, ages and changes along with the characters.

Only out for three days, South of Broad is already bringing rave reviews from Conroy’s longtime fans, and it’s sure to win new ones with every read. You can buy the book here.

You can experience Charleston through the mind of Pat Conroy (which you should), or you can see it for yourself (which you should). An authentic Charleston travel experience for us must include the famous Mills House Hotel. The historic property is a Charleston landmark, opened over 150 years ago. There’s other stuff, too, but we’re hotel people. That’s what we do.

Digression over. Check back in tomorrow for more travel goodness.

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