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The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club

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Two sisters living on Martha's Vineyard during World War II find hope in the power of storytelling when they start a wartime book club— a spectacular novel inspired by true events from the bestselling author of Lilac Girls. 2016 Fresh from her mother's funeral, Mari arrives... Read More
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The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club

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Two sisters living on Martha's Vineyard during World War II find hope in the power of storytelling when they start a wartime book club— a spectacular novel inspired by true events from the bestselling author of Lilac Girls.

2016
Fresh from her mother's funeral, Mari arrives on Martha's Vineyard off the coast of Massachusetts to study under the enigmatic painter Elizabeth Devereux.

But she soon realises that her relationship to the island runs deeper than she ever thought possible.

1942
It's World War II, and Smith sisters Briar and Ginny are faced with the impossible task of holding their failing family farm together as the US army arrives on their island.

In an attempt for normalcy, the sisters start a book club that quickly grows in numbers and becomes a lifeline for the women who remain on the island.

That is, until a German soldier's arrival casts shadows of doubt and danger. Who can they really trust in their tight-knit community?

'A story of love, loss and resilience.' - The Bookseller

'A dreamy beach book that also sizzles with tension... another winner by one of the best historical fiction writers around.' - Fiona Davis

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761043680

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 May 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Martha Hall Kelly is the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, Sunflower Sisters, and The Golden Doves. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Martha was inspired to write this novel by her mother's family, the Smiths, who settled on Martha's Vineyard in 1891. She received journalism degrees from both Syracuse and Northwestern Universities and worked as an advertising copywriter for many years before becoming a novelist. With more than two million copies of her books sold and translated in fifty countries, Martha lives in Litchfield, Connecticut, and Hobe Sound, Florida.

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