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The Perfect Couple

By Elin Hilderbrand
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The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand is a gripping summer mystery set against the backdrop of Nantucket Island. As the wedding of the season approaches, a tragic death unravels a web of secrets, revealing the truth about relationships and loyalties among family and friends. The story intricately intertwines romance, suspense, and family drama, challenging the notion of the flawless relationship.
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You might enjoy this book if you relish a mix of mystery, romance, and family drama set against the backdrop of a picturesque wedding on Nantucket. It combines intriguing characters and unexpected twists, making it a perfect escape for fans of compelling contemporary fiction.

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Now a Netflix limited series, from New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand comes a "quintessential summer read" (People) about the many ways family can fill our lives with love -- if they don't kill us first.

It's Nantucket wedding season, also known as summer—the sight of a bride racing down Main Street is as common as the sun setting at Madaket Beach. The Otis-Winbury wedding promises to be an event to remember: the groom's wealthy parents have spared no expense to host a lavish ceremony at their oceanfront estate. But it's going to be memorable for all the wrong reasons after tragedy strikes: a body is discovered in Nantucket Harbor just hours before the ceremony—and everyone in the wedding party is suddenly a suspect.

As Chief of Police Ed Kapenash interviews the bride, the groom, the groom's famous mystery-novelist mother, and even a member of his own family, he discovers that every wedding is a minefield—and no couple is perfect.

Featuring beloved characters from The Castaways, Beautiful Day, and A Summer Affair, The Perfect Couple proves once again that Elin Hilderbrand is the queen of the summer beach read.

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The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand has been lauded for its engaging narrative and complex character development, hallmark traits of Hilderbrand's writing. Set against the backdrop of Nantucket, the story unfolds around a wedding mystery that captivates readers with its twists and turns. Reviews often praise the book's clever plot and emotional depth, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy a blend of romance and suspense.

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ISBN: 9780316375252

Publisher: Back Bay Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 February 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Back Bay Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 496

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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. THE PERFECT COUPLE is her twenty-first novel.

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