Summer of '69
On sale
13th June 2019
Price: £9.99
FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE PERFECT COUPLE, NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES
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‘Hilderbrand’s books keep getting better and better’ Bookreporter
‘The queen regent of the easy-breezy summer novel’ New York Post
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Welcome to the most tumultuous summer of the twentieth century . . .
Every year the Levin children have looked forward to spending the summer at their grandmother’s historic island home, but this year it’s not to be. Blair, the oldest sister, is marooned in Boston, pregnant with twins and unable to travel. Middle sister Kirby is caught up in the thrilling vortex of civil rights protests with her friend Mary Jo Kopechne. And Tiger, the only son, has just been deployed to Vietnam.
Thirteen-year-old Jessie, the youngest of them all, suddenly feels like an only child, marooned in the house with her out-of-touch grandmother who is hiding secrets of her own . . .
In her first historical novel, Elin Hilderbrand once again cements her title as ‘Queen of the Summer Novel’ (People).
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Praise for Elin Hilderbrand
‘Sink into this book like a hot, scented bath . . . a delicious, relaxing pleasure’ – Kirkus
‘[Elin Hilderbrand] signifies the start of summer to readers’ – The Book Reporter
‘Perfect holiday reading’ – Candis
‘The queen regent of the easy-breezy summer novel’ – New York Post
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‘Hilderbrand’s books keep getting better and better’ Bookreporter
‘The queen regent of the easy-breezy summer novel’ New York Post
***
Welcome to the most tumultuous summer of the twentieth century . . .
Every year the Levin children have looked forward to spending the summer at their grandmother’s historic island home, but this year it’s not to be. Blair, the oldest sister, is marooned in Boston, pregnant with twins and unable to travel. Middle sister Kirby is caught up in the thrilling vortex of civil rights protests with her friend Mary Jo Kopechne. And Tiger, the only son, has just been deployed to Vietnam.
Thirteen-year-old Jessie, the youngest of them all, suddenly feels like an only child, marooned in the house with her out-of-touch grandmother who is hiding secrets of her own . . .
In her first historical novel, Elin Hilderbrand once again cements her title as ‘Queen of the Summer Novel’ (People).
************
Praise for Elin Hilderbrand
‘Sink into this book like a hot, scented bath . . . a delicious, relaxing pleasure’ – Kirkus
‘[Elin Hilderbrand] signifies the start of summer to readers’ – The Book Reporter
‘Perfect holiday reading’ – Candis
‘The queen regent of the easy-breezy summer novel’ – New York Post
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Reviews
An honest, raw tale of friendship and love
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
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
Hilderbrand throws enough curveballs to keep readers guessing, but not too many, maintaining the breezy pace her novels are known for
Praise for Elin Hilderbrand:
Misunderstandings, secrets, and wrong choices are revealed in this completely satisfying novel that is the beach read of the summer, sure to appeal to Hilderbrand's fans while earning her new readers. A must buy.
More than a beach read, Summer of '69 delves deep into history . . . [an] enchanting novel
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