The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club
By Martha Hall Kelly

In this spectacular novel inspired by true events,and New York Times bestselling author Martha Hall Kelly weaves a captivating tale of love, loss, and resilience.'Aand delight!' KATE QUINN'Aand heart-in-your-mouthand tale ofand family, friendship,and andand romance' CHARMAINE WILKERSON'Aand dreamy beach bookand that alsoand sizzles with tension' FIONA DAVIS-----------2016Fresh 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.1942It's World War II, and Smith sisters Cadence and Briar 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?-----------Praise for The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club'Irresistibleand . . . This story drew me in, thenand swept me away!' Lisa Wingate, author ofand The Book of Lost Friends'Theand gloriousand Martha Hall Kelly's most personal novel yet . . . with aand surprisingand turn that willand inspireand readers everywhere' Adriana Trigiani, author ofand The View from Lake Como'Anand ode to the human heartand and the power of books to connect us-no one writes about the sustaining cords of female friendships quite like Martha Hall Kelly' Allison Pataki,and New York Timesand bestselling author ofand Finding Margaret Fuller'Herand charactersand are soand beautifully crafted.' Genevieve Graham, nationally bestselling author ofand The Secret Keeper'Full ofand thoughtful and detailed prose,and endearing characters,and swoony romance, and thriller-worthy intrigue.' Natalie Jenner, nationally bestselling author ofand The Jane Austen Society'Aand heartwarmingand novel ofand audacious womenand inspiringand hopeand with a dash of heartbreak' Sarah McCoy,and New York Timesand bestselling author ofand The Baker's Daughter