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Unlikely family and unexpected friendship come together in New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand’s newest novel set against the sun and sand of island life. ‘The queen of the summer novel’ (People)
Laurel Thorpe, Belinda Rowe and Scarlett Oliver share only two things in common: a love for the man they all married, celebrity chef Deacon Thorpe, and a passionate dislike of one another.
When Deacon shockingly takes his own life, the women must come together in order to see out his final wish: to have his whole dysfunctional family – wives, children and all – return to his favourite place on earth, the idyllic eastern bluff of Nantucket.
But with everyone under one roof, putting differences aside will be no simple feat. Each wants to claim a special place in Deacon’s life. And yet, as certain secrets are revealed and confidences shared, improbable bonds will begin to form, as this unlikely family says goodbye to the man they loved.
Laurel Thorpe, Belinda Rowe and Scarlett Oliver share only two things in common: a love for the man they all married, celebrity chef Deacon Thorpe, and a passionate dislike of one another.
When Deacon shockingly takes his own life, the women must come together in order to see out his final wish: to have his whole dysfunctional family – wives, children and all – return to his favourite place on earth, the idyllic eastern bluff of Nantucket.
But with everyone under one roof, putting differences aside will be no simple feat. Each wants to claim a special place in Deacon’s life. And yet, as certain secrets are revealed and confidences shared, improbable bonds will begin to form, as this unlikely family says goodbye to the man they loved.
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Reviews
'Takes the chick-lit trope of reclaimed friendship and updates it with a timely twist . . . Hilderbrand throws in a handful of plot twists that bounce the story along . . . SILVER GIRL [is] the kind of safe investment beachgoers should adore'
It provides a pacey read, with colourful characters that have fascinating motivations. I couldn't get them out of my head for days
So deliciously addictive that it will be the 'It' beach book of the summer
An honest, raw tale of friendship and love
'This book was a great read - you really care what happens to the characters. Perfect holiday reading. I didn't want to put it down'
'A gem of a summer read with a glamorous location, elite lifestyle, and Hilderbrand's appealing take on the constant stress that fills the lives of women everywhere'
The Queen of the Summer Novel
Elin Hilderbrand might as well be the queen of the beach read . . . [THE RUMOUR] is nothing short of a gift.
Signifies the start of summer to readers
The queen regent of the easy-breezy summer read
Beautiful people, dysfunctional families and Nantucket: that's Hilderbrand territory, and it wouldn't be summer without a visit . . . [Here's to Us is] just the thing for a day by the sea