VC Andrews is a popular American author of Gothic horror and family saga novels. The author is best known for her bestselling series 'Dollanganger' and its sequel series followed by several other standalone novels. Her works revolve around themes of family secrets, forbidden love, and intense emotions.
VC Andrews was born on June 6, 1923, in Portsmouth, Virginia.
She became a successful author in the early 1980s with the publication of her book, 'Flowers in the Attic', which became a bestseller.
Andrews died of breast cancer in 1986. However, her family later hired a ghostwriter to continue writing books under her name.
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Flowers in the Attic is the first book in the Dollanganger series. The story follows the Dollanganger children who are hidden away in an attic by their mother and grandmother after the death of their father.
Petals on the Wind is the second book in the Dollanganger series. The story continues where the first book left off, following the Dollanganger children as they try to adjust to life outside of the attic.
My Sweet Audrina is a standalone novel that follows the story of a young girl named Audrina who is haunted by the memory of her dead sister.
The best VC Andrews books to start with are the Dollanganger series, beginning with 'Flowers in the Attic', and the Casteel series, beginning with 'Heaven'.
No, not all VC Andrews books are related. While some of her series have sequels, many of her standalone novels are independent stories.
VC Andrews passed away in 1986, but her family continued to publish books under her name by hiring ghostwriters to continue her series. The reason for this is unclear, as some speculate it was to continue earning royalties from her popular series.
VC Andrews books are typically intended for an adult audience as they often contain mature themes such as sexual content, violence, and incest.
VC Andrews books are known for their Gothic horror themes, family saga storylines, and intense emotional intensity. Her books often explore taboo topics such as incest and family secrets.