The Island A Novel |
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Author:
| Hilderbrand, Elin |
Read by:
| Hicks, Denice |
ISBN: | 978-1-60788-240-4 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2010 |
Publisher: | Hachette Audio
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Book Format: | CD-Audio |
List Price: | USD $34.98 |
Book Description:
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From New York Times bestseller Elin Hilderbrand, a new novel set on Tuckernuck, a tiny island off the coast of Nantucket. Four women- a mother, her sister, two grown daughters-head to Tuckernuck for a retreat, hoping to escape their troubles. Intead, they find only drama, secrets, and life-changing revelations. Praise for A Summer Affair: "Hilderbrand's seventh is voyeuristic fun."-People "A star-crossed love affair; a former rock star; a high-stakes benefit gala; plenty of...
More DescriptionFrom New York Times bestseller Elin Hilderbrand, a new novel set on Tuckernuck, a tiny island off the coast of Nantucket. Four women- a mother, her sister, two grown daughters-head to Tuckernuck for a retreat, hoping to escape their troubles. Intead, they find only drama, secrets, and life-changing revelations. Praise for A Summer Affair: "Hilderbrand's seventh is voyeuristic fun."-People "A star-crossed love affair; a former rock star; a high-stakes benefit gala; plenty of steam."-Redbook("7 Great Summer Reads" - June 2008) "Claire's a great character" -Entertainment Weekly "This story of one woman's midlife crisis is an emotional and heartfelt journey. It's a captivating tale of heartache, happiness, confusion and love."-Romantic Times BookClub magazine "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."-Booklist " Claire's walk on the dark side is pure voyeuristic fun...A perfect summer cocktail of sex, sun and scandal." -Kirkus Reviews "Characters are as complex and fragile as glassblowing artist Claire's creations in Hilderbrand's latest Nantucket tale....this mom-lit novel stand(s) out from the pack."-Library Journal "Hilderbrand keeps a lot of balls in the air....[and] keeps readers entertained."-Publishers Weekly