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Martha's Vineyard #4
The Summer House
She made a life with one man--but always loved another at...The Summer House.
Jean Stone captured readers' imaginations with the "graceful prose, vivid imagery and compassionately drawn characters" ("Publishers Weekly") of novels like Tides of the Heart and Places by the Sea.
Now, in her latest novel, she reveals the public scandals of a family destined for political greatness--and the private secrets of a woman who traded her childhood dreams for a role she was born to play....
As a young girl, Liz Adams always knew that her father, Boston power broker Will Adams, had big plans--dreams and schemes that would bring Liz's older brother all the way to the White House. But when fate deals the family a tragic blow, Will is forced to change his picture-perfect plans--and place the family's political future squarely on Liz's shoulders.
Two decades later, Liz has married the man her father molded into the perfect presidential candidate. But weeks before the election, tragedy strikes again--and this time Liz can't hide the pain of a life lived by someone else's rules. Seeking refuge at her family's home on Martha's Vineyard, Liz finds only painful memories of the past--and the long-lost love she let slip away. Now, as her family's darkest hour looms, the woman torn between two men will finally discover what her heart has known all along....
Jean Stone captured readers' imaginations with the "graceful prose, vivid imagery and compassionately drawn characters" ("Publishers Weekly") of novels like Tides of the Heart and Places by the Sea.
Now, in her latest novel, she reveals the public scandals of a family destined for political greatness--and the private secrets of a woman who traded her childhood dreams for a role she was born to play....
As a young girl, Liz Adams always knew that her father, Boston power broker Will Adams, had big plans--dreams and schemes that would bring Liz's older brother all the way to the White House. But when fate deals the family a tragic blow, Will is forced to change his picture-perfect plans--and place the family's political future squarely on Liz's shoulders.
Two decades later, Liz has married the man her father molded into the perfect presidential candidate. But weeks before the election, tragedy strikes again--and this time Liz can't hide the pain of a life lived by someone else's rules. Seeking refuge at her family's home on Martha's Vineyard, Liz finds only painful memories of the past--and the long-lost love she let slip away. Now, as her family's darkest hour looms, the woman torn between two men will finally discover what her heart has known all along....
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352 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 4, 2000
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October 7, 2013
Entertaining story about a privileged family whose every move is planned and calculated by the elderly head of the family who wants his son to end up as president of the United States. When the son is killed in an accident, he sets his sights on arranging to have one of his daughters marry a suitable replacement and then sets his sights on orchestrating his political career. When the father dies on the eve of his son-in-law securing the presidential nomination, secrets come out which threaten to derail the campaign and tear the family apart. A lot of unbelievable scenarios in the storyline, but nevertheless an enjoyable read.
August 14, 2016
Even better the second time around
Read this book when it first came out. Just read it again and loved it even more. Would certainly recommend. Very well written with characters that are believable
Read this book when it first came out. Just read it again and loved it even more. Would certainly recommend. Very well written with characters that are believable
August 31, 2011
the kind of book you can not put down. full of twists and turns
i loved it. i love this author.
i loved it. i love this author.
August 21, 2012
Hard to put down!!
February 18, 2013
First book I've read by Stone. It was a good read, easy to follow but still entertaining. Trying to figure out all the characters and their roles kept me on my toes. Liked the ending.
July 24, 2013
Another summer reread!
November 4, 2014
A fun weekend summer read! Pick it up for a plane trip or day at the beach!
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