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Swan Song Hardcover – June 11 2024

by Elin Hilderbrand (Author)
4.3 on Goodreads
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The beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author brings her Nantucket novels to a brilliant finish: when rich strangers move to the island, social mayhem—and a possible murder follow. Can Nantucket’s best locals save the day, and their way of life?

Chief of Police Ed Kapenash is about to retire. Blond Sharon is going through a divorce. But when a 22-million-dollar summer home is purchased by the mysterious Richardsons—how did they make their money, exactly?—Ed, Sharon, and everyone in the community are swept up in high drama. The Richardsons throw lavish parties, flirt with multiple locals, flaunt their wealth with not one but two yachts, and raise impossible hopes of everyone they meet. When their house burns to the ground and their most essential employee goes missing, the entire island is up in arms.

The last of Elin Hilderbrand's bestselling Nantucket novels, Swan Song is a propulsive medley of glittering gatherings, sun-soaked drama, wisdom and heart, featuring the return of some of her most beloved characters, including, most importantly, the beautiful and timeless island of Nantucket itself.
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  1. Print length
    384 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Little, Brown and Company
  4. Publication date
    June 11 2024
  5. Dimensions
    16.38 x 3.18 x 24.26 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0316258873
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0316258876
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"Hilderbrand's final Nantucket novel will draw old and new readers out of the woodwork . . . There are plenty of Easter eggs for longtime fans, but even those diving in to her exquisite writing for the first time are in for a treat: a story that feels like it's being told over cocktails at the Oystercatcher, perfectly paced for maximum drama with characters you can't get enough of. This is aspirational escapism at its finest."
 ―Susan Maguire, Booklist (starred review)

“Hilderbrand closes out her long run of Nantucket novels with an engrossing story of three mysterious newcomers…Strong characterizations and delicious moments of tension make this a worthy note to end on. Readers will be riveted.”―Publishers Weekly

“A stranger comes to town, and a beloved storyteller plays this creative-writing standby for all it’s worth.”―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Elin Hilderbrand is the doyen of the beach read, the queen of all things sun, fun, and intrigue, one of the best to ever do it, and Swan Song is the cleverly titled final installment of her popular Nantucket series . . . You’ll see all your old favorite characters from the previous Nantucket novels, and this final act is chock-full of all Hilderbrand’s hallmarks, from family drama to romance."―Harper's Bazaar

“Hilderbrand is exiting on a high with this dramatic tale featuring a recently arrived, ostentatiously wealthy family whose presence sets off strange happenings, including a possible murder.”―Christina Ianzito, AARP

About the Author

Elin Hilderbrand is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University and the University of Iowa Writers Workshop. Swan Song is her twenty-seventh—and final—Nantucket-based novel.  Hilderbrand is currently writing the first of two novels with her daughter, Shelby Cunningham, set at a New England boarding school. Hilderbrand is the co-host of the podcast "Books, Beach and Beyond" along with @TimTalksBooks creator, Tim Ehrenberg.  She is raising four young adult children and likes to spend her free time at the beach and on her Peloton.  She's a grateful ten-year breast cancer survivor.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown and Company (June 11 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316258873
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316258876
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 626 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.38 x 3.18 x 24.26 cm
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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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Tish
5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular beach read 10/10
Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2024
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One of my favourite authors.
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.
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Jo Jo
4.0 out of 5 stars A Portrait of a community
Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2024
"Swan Song"is an interesting portrait of the people and events on Nantucket Island. The diverse group of people is quite charming, I think, and the descriptions of people and events give the reader a good picture of life in Nantucket, an island off the coast of Massachusetts.

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.
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Tracey L
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite author!
Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2024
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I have read every single one of her books, she is my favorite author!
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Pauline Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Swan Somg
Reviewed in Canada on June 18, 2024
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I’m a huge Elin Hildebrand fan. This book is one of her best. Couldn’t it it down once I started reading
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love her books
Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2024
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Enjoy all her books. So sad she retiring
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Laura Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars An epic farewell to the Nantucket series!
Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2024
Get ready for a June delight! Hilderbrand aficionados, buckle up for a rollercoaster of Easter eggs and nods to Elin's stellar career in her upcoming masterpiece, Swan Song.

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!
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Maggie
5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful book by Ms Hilderbrand
Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2024
I think I have read all of Elin Hilderbrand's books and Swan Song does not disappoint. It is an interesting contrast of 'old timers' vs the 'come from aways', with a very interesting mystery. Lots of pointers to previous books. Highly recommended.

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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Zarla
5.0 out of 5 stars Final Novel From the Queen of Nantucket
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2024
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I first came across an Elin Hilderbrand novel about 15 years ago in the library of Angaga Island in the Maldives. Holidaymakers of all nationalities had left behind books and one of the American guests had shelved their copy of A Summer Affair. I read it on my sun lounger in between long swims in the translucent turquoise ocean. The sea temperature was a gloriously warm 30c.

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.'
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L. Royal
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story, but. . .
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
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This book was very excellent, like all of Elin’s books. However, if I understood the ending, and I believe I did, I did not like one character’s ending. It was a disappointing and unnecessary plot twist that to me tarnished an otherwise good story.
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Sweetsu
5.0 out of 5 stars so sad it’s the last one…
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2024
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Swan Song does not disappoint with a typical cast of fascinating characters, where even the bad ones have saving graces. But as always the stand out hero is Nantucket and as always I finish the book and then check flights and hotels on the island. I’ve yet to make it there so will continue to live vicariously through Elin’s books.
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sharon f. leff
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Title for Hilderbrand’s Swan Song!
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024
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If like millions of fans, you have read “the perfect beach read” escaping to Nantucket each summer, if you have read most (if not all of these books), if you have lived in a place where locals matter, then this book will delight.

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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2024
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I loved this novel. I love Elin Hilderbrand's story-telling, and recommend her books to other readers. She is a wonderful wordsmith! Intelligent, clever, in her plots, characters and sense of place.
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