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Summer of '69

The unputdownable beach read from the #1 bestseller and author of THE PERFECT COUPLE, now a major Netflix series

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Summer of '69

By: Elin Hilderbrand
Narrated by: Laurel Lefkow
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'I just LOVE [Elin Hilderbrand's] books, they are such compulsive reads' - Marian Keyes

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 . . .

As the summer heats up, Teddy Kennedy sinks a car in Chappaquiddick, man walks on the moon, and Jessie experiences some sinking and flying herself, as she grows into her own body and mind.

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

(p) 2019 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd©2019 Elin Hilderbrand Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Women's Fiction
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Critic reviews

Praise for SUMMER OF '69 -
More than a beach read, Summer of '69 delves deep into history . . . [an] enchanting novel
Praise for Elin Hilderbrand:
Hilderbrand throws enough curveballs to keep readers guessing, but not too many, maintaining the breezy pace her novels are known for
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
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.
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i don't get how anyone could not fall in love with this sprawling drama that depicts so beautifully a time, a place and a family! its a wonderful story that i've been escaping into every evening as i wash up and make dinner. great characterisation, sensitive writing - huge kudos to the author, highly recommended.

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Sorry Love Elin Hilderbrand but the narrator voice was very annoying to me so I have not actually completed the book, Bad waste of one of my credits

Susan

Could not listen as the Narrator voice was annoyin

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The narrator spoilt this for me. Her tone and pitch were off throughout the entire book.

Terrible narration

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