Stiltsville A Novel
Stiltsville A Novel by Susanna Daniel, published by Harper Collins on June 28, 2011, is a reprint edition consisting of 336 pages. The narrative begins in 1969 when Frances Ellerby, an Atlanta native, discovers Stiltsville, a unique community of houses on pilings in Biscayne Bay. Captivated by the open water and the vibrant Miami skyline, Frances meets Dennis DuVal, the owner of one of the stilt houses, leading her to embrace a new life away from her predictable past.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Frances’s journey as she moves to Miami to be with Dennis, navigating the complexities of their relationship and the challenges of intimacy in a dynamic city. The story delves into themes of love, growth, and the trials of marriage, set against the backdrop of Miami’s beauty and turmoil. Through Frances’s experiences, the novel presents a poignant reflection on the evolution of relationships and the impact of place on personal identity.
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One sunny morning in 1969, Frances Ellerby finds herself in a place called Stiltsville, a community of houses built on pilings in the middle of Biscayne Bay. It’s the first time the Atlanta native has been out on the open water, and she’s captivated. On the dock of a stilt house, with the dazzling Miami skyline in the distance, she meets the house’s owner, Dennis DuVal—and a new future reveals itself.
Turning away from her quiet, predictable life back home, Frances moves to Miami to be with Dennis. Over time, she earns the confidence of his wild-at-heart sister and the approval of his oldest friend. Frances and Dennis marry and have a child—but rather than growing complacent about their good fortune, they continue to face the challenges of intimacy in the complicated city they call home.
With Stiltsville, Susanna Daniel weaves the beauty, violence, and humanity of Miami’s coming-of-age with an enduring story of a marriage’s beginning, maturity, and heartbreaking demise.
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