Lorelle Marinello (Books)

Lorelle Marinello Books

Lorelle Marinello's journey into storytelling began indirectly, initially influenced by her mother's academic pursuits and later her own fine arts education. Though initially drawn to movement and visual arts, she discovered a passion for children's book illustration, which then sparked an interest in crafting narratives to accompany her envisioned images. Her writing draws deeply from her family history, particularly tales of her grandfather's rural Alabama childhood, exploring themes of small towns and familial bonds. Marinello imbues her stories with warmth, humor, and the wisdom of her grandparents, aiming to entertain readers while evoking emotion and leaving a lasting impression.

Salting Roses

313 pages
11 hours of reading

3.3(1062)Add rating

“A Southern Cinderella story with heart, soul, and humor. As sweet and tart as summer lemonade.”—Christie Ridgway, USA Today bestselling authorA delightful new voice in Southern fiction, Lorelle Marinello makes a truly dazzling debut with Salting Roses—a novel that immediately places her in the esteemed company of Elinor Lipman, Loraine Despres, and Stephanie Gayle. In Salting Roses, a young woman abandoned as an infant on an Alabama porch is horrified to discover that she is the missing heiress to a vast Connecticut fortune—a birthright she wants desperately to reject in favor of her Peachtree Lane roots. A modern-day fairy tale with a Southern twist, rich in atmosphere and chock full of unforgettably eccentric characters, Lorelle Marinello’s novel is not to be missed.