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Swan Song Paperback – June 13 2024
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In the grand finale of Elin Hilderbrand's beloved Nantucket series, there's a new couple in town. . . and they are intent on shaking things up
After thirty-five years as the Chief of Police on the island of Nantucket, Ed Kapenash's heart can no longer take the stress.
But his plans to retire are thwarted when, with only three days left on the job, he receives a phone call. A 22-million-dollar summer home, recently purchased by the flashy new couple in town, has been burned to the ground. The couple themselves are far from hurt - they were out on the water at one of their lavish yacht parties that the residents of Nantucket watch from the shoreline in dismay.
The Richardsons shook things up from the day they arrived. Now their house - and their dependable personal assistant - have vanished. To solve the case of the fire and track the missing employee, the Chief will have to wade through the gossiping voices of a small town once more and rally his strength for his final act of service to the tight-knit community he knows and loves.
SWAN SONG is a propulsive medley of glitz and glamour, sun-soaked drama, wisdom and heart, featuring some of her most beloved characters - and most importantly the beautiful and timeless island of Nantucket itself.
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherHodder & Stoughton
- Publication dateJune 13 2024
- Dimensions15.2 x 3 x 22.8 cm
- ISBN-101399710036
- ISBN-13978-1399710039
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- Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton (June 13 2024)
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 1399710036
- ISBN-13 : 978-1399710039
- Item weight : 460 g
- Dimensions : 15.2 x 3 x 22.8 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: #43,454 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #154 in Feel-Good Fiction
- #267 in Holiday Fiction
- #308 in Holiday Romance
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About the author
Elin Hilderbrand first discovered the magic of Nantucket in July 1993. Her recipe for a happy island life includes running, writing at the beach, picnics at Eel Point with her three children, and singing "Home, Sweet Home" at the Club Car piano bar. Here's to Us is her seventeenth novel.
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Lovely beach read.
Last of her books based in Nantucket.
Addictive author..
Many previous books. I recommend them all.
You don’t have to read them in order.
When a social climbing couple, the Richardsons, purchase an estate on Nantucket, the lives of Nantucket's residents change. Seeking acceptance, the Richardsons throw lavish parties, but many of the residents are uncomfortable with the couple. And then the Richardsons' home burns to the ground and one of their employees disappears . . .
I have read and enjoyed Elin Hildebrand's previous books set in Nantucket, and this one does not disappoint. A very good read.
I never thought I'd find another book to give me such a massive book hangover after Funny Story, but Elin Hilderbrand proves me wrong once again. Just like Emily Henry, she has a knack for character development that hooks you deep. In Swan Song, Elin's been cooking up this story for over a decade. Chief Ed Kapenash, a familiar face from her previous novels (The Rumor, The Perfect Couple, you name it), is about to retire. But just before his farewell dinner, he gets a call: a young woman is missing from a boat, and the mansion of a newly infamous couple in Nantucket has gone up in flames. Finally, Chief Kapenash gets the spotlight he deserves!
Told with Elin's signature flair, the story jumps between the start of summer and the fiery night, packed with twists and turns that'll keep you guessing. And oh, the charm! From toe-tapping at the Box to feasting at the Galley, Elin treats us to one last whirlwind tour of Nantucket, the island we've all come to adore. So mark your calendars—this one's a ride you won't want to miss!
But Swan Song isn't just about the mystery; it's about the characters, each one intricately woven into the fabric of Nantucket life. From the enigmatic Chief Kapenash to the mysterious young woman, Coco, who disappears, Elin Hilderbrand's characters leap off the page, pulling you into their world with every turn of the page. And speaking of pages, let's talk about the setting. Nantucket isn't just a backdrop; it's a character in its own right, with its sandy beaches, quaint cottages, and bustling town center. With her vivid descriptions, Elin transports you straight to the heart of the island, where the salt air fills your lungs and the waves crash against the shore.
So dive into Swan Song and immerse yourself in a world where mystery meets seaside charm, and every page is a delight to turn. Whether you're a longtime fan of Elin Hilderbrand or new to her work, this is one book you won't want to miss. So grab your beach chair, slather on some sunscreen, and get ready for the ultimate summer read!
Thank you to the publisher who lent me an e-arc via netgalley. This review is optional and my own opinion.
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I absolutely loved the novel and when I got home I went on Amazon and ordered all Elin's back catalogue to be sent to me in London from the US, mainly in used paperbacks. My absolute favourite is The Blue Bistro. It is so realistic and well written that I genuinely felt as if I was working in that steamy little restaurant!
Soon I was up to date and reading every novel as soon as it was published. The one after A Summer Affair was available in the UK, as was every subsequent one. All of them except Elin's St John trilogy are set on Nantucket, an island I grew to love and feel I know even though I've not yet visited.
And so to Swan Song, Elin's final novel. Another well written and carefully crafted read with many familiar faces.
Eddie Pancik (The Rumor) is out of prison, and trying to flog gigantic $20m houses again. The Richardsons buy Triple 8 off him and commence to host the best parties on the island. In just two sybaritic months, they manage to fastrack their way into all the most sought after establishments, and the majority of the Castaways are seduced by them too.
The jamboree is cut short when the Richardsons' young assistant, Coco, goes missing off their yacht on the same night as the Richardsons' lavish new mansion burns down.
Ed Kabanash, a wonderful recurring character who is the Chief of Police on Nantucket, decides he will investigate Coco's disappearance, even though it means postponing his retirement.
Coco is a genuinely loveable character and I spent the whole book praying that Elin wouldn't kill her or Ed off as she did my other favourites Mallory in 28 Summers, Dabney in The Matchmaker and Merritt in The Perfect Couple (not to mention Tess in the Castaways who dies before the novel begins).
Losing a favourite author is always upsetting. Anita Shreve and Helen Dunmore are long gone, and now Elin has retired. I still live in hope this is not her last novel and that she'll re-emerge as the queen of an entirely different literary genre - maybe historical? A novel set on Nantucket during the whaling era? She even hints at this in the afternotes, stressing that this is her last 'Nantucket summer novel.'
Because at its heart, the plot does have a timeline, the beloved Chief of the island’s retirement, the anticipated closure invites reflections about all the dramatic and sometimes tragic events over 35 years of service.
Always memorable characters, always tempting foods, and always a tangled suspense, this book is a love story to a community readers have come to know, admire, and love. Farewell, Nantucket friends.