Golden Girl by Elin Hilderbrand
Pub. Date: June 1, 2021
Goodreads says, "In this immensely satisfying new page-turner from “the queen of beach reads” (New York Magazine), Nantucket novelist Vivian Howe has one final summer to protect her secrets while her loved ones on earth learn to live without their golden girl. On a perfect June day, Vivian Howe, author of 13 beach novels and mother of three nearly grown children, is killed in a hit-and-run car accident while jogging near her home on Nantucket. She ascends to the Beyond where she's assigned to a Person named Martha, who allows Vivi to watch what happens below for one last summer. Vivi also is granted three “nudges” to change the outcome of events on earth, and with her daughter Willa on her third miscarriage, Carson partying until all hours, and Leo currently “off again” with his high-maintenance girlfriend, she’ll have to think carefully where to use them. From the Beyond, Vivi watches “The Chief” Ed Kapenash investigate her death, but her greatest worry is her final book, which contains a secret from her own youth that could be disastrous for her reputation. But when hidden truths come to light, Vivi’s family will have to sort out their past and present mistakes – with or without a nudge of help from above – while Vivi finally lets them grow without her. With all of Elin’s trademark beach scenes, mouth-watering meals, and picture-perfect homes, plus a heartfelt message – the people we lose never really leave us – Golden Girl is a beach book unlike any other."
Oh, I am obsessed with this synopsis of this novel! I think it sounds really good. What do you guys think?
Definitely an interesting premise, thanks for sharing
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ReplyDeleteDoesn't it? I am dying to get my hands on a copy. Thanks for visiting, Angela!
DeleteSo sad that I haven't read a book by this author. I hope you'll enjoy this one, Christina!
ReplyDeleteYou have to read her latest novels; I think they are some of her best work...perfect for summer! Thanks for visiting, Joy!
DeleteI haven't yet read any of her books, but this one sounds a bit different. I imagine this will be a good one. I am definitely interested. I hope you enjoy Golden Girl when you read it!
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